Artist description New York City born and bred, Korean-American ISUL KIM brings the rare face of an Asian-American to the singer-songwriting scene with an earnest, honest voice and blues-y, rockified acoustic pieces. Isul emanates a multi-dimensional but never incoherent approach to music. Ranging from sultry, funky and intense rockers to ben harper-like ballads to playful ditties, Isul’s songs entertain a diverse audience. With a voice that sparkles like a young girl inhaling life whole, Isul brings out the best with melody lines that seem catchy but also offer a challenge and surprise every once in a while. With a modest, percussive guitar style, coupled with clever, unique, and poignant lyrics, Isul (as one fan said) “takes you by the hand through her songs, so you really get the picture”. Whether she’s pining after a tortured love, or satirically responding to her NYC upbringing, Isul delivers a dynamic, yet intimate performance. But, feel at home with her, with her girlish smile, infectious laugh, selfless humor.

Music Style Blues-y, folksy, rockified acoustic stuff.

Similar Artists Fiona Apple, Sheryl Crow, Ben Harper, Tracy Chapman, etc

Artist History Isul spent her earlier years playing classical piano and vocalizing in choirs and a cappella groups. Initially inspired by folk singers, such as Joni Mitchell and Dar Williams, Isul started writing a few folk tunes in high school as birthday presents for friends. She stole a guitar from a brother out of spite, but then turned her piano fingers to six-string pickin’ and strummin’ bliss. In college, after a year and a half as the lead vocalist for an alternative rock band in Cambridge, MA, Isul caught the rock-star bug. She mixed that newfound love for “rockin’ with the boys” with her folk upbringing, tossed in a few strokes of blues, and emerged with a new, solo musical mission.

Additional Info For Booking contact: booking@isulkim.com

Location Cambridge, MA - USA

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