“Sakura” Marks a New Depth for Kris Kolls
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Kris Kolls is bringing something entirely new to the table with her latest single “Sakura.” Released on October 31, the Istanbul-based artist delivers a cinematic blend of pop, R&B, and ambient soul that feels both intimate and otherworldly. It’s the kind of song that doesn’t need volume to hit hard — it moves through emotion instead of force.
From the first few seconds, Sakura sets a mood. The production is clean and delicate, built around soft synths, smooth percussion, and Kolls’ ethereal vocals that seem to float in midair. The result is a slow, hypnotic track that captures the kind of love that’s more spiritual than physical. When she sings “Breathe me in, I’ll breathe you too,” it’s not just a lyric — it’s a mantra.
Emotion in Motion
Kris Kolls calls Sakura “the most sacred song I’ve ever written.” You can feel that honesty throughout. There’s no rush or overproduction, just space — the kind of stillness that lets the emotion do the talking.
“It’s about a love so spiritual, it doesn’t demand anything. There are no declarations or drama, only breath, presence, energy.”
Like the sakura tree itself, the song feels fleeting but powerful. It’s full of life and meaning, yet it never tries to hold onto either. Kolls says the writing process was quiet and instinctive, something that came from complete inner peace.
Art in Every Form
If you’ve seen Kris Kolls perform live, you already know she’s more than a singer. A classically trained pianist and graduate of the Gerasimov Institute of Cinematography, she brings visual art, performance, and movement into everything she does. Her shows often feature aerial acrobatics — from hoops to trapeze — paired with her expressive vocals, turning music into a full sensory experience.
Drawing inspiration from artists like Banks, Britney Spears, Michael Jackson, and Coldplay, Kolls fuses sound and soul in a way that feels cinematic. Sakura is a continuation of that vision — slow, elegant, and honest.
With this track, Kris Kolls reminds us that the best music doesn’t just play through speakers; it breathes, lingers, and changes the air around you.
