Happy “Valentine”… Day?
i am currently excited beyond belief. i can’t believe that after years of planning for this… it’s actually happening. well, almost.
album update
Stairwells is now available for pre-order here.
all pre-orders will be signed by me, and upon placing your order you will receive a free download of my bonus track “Make Me.”
after two years in the making, i am incredibly happy to announce the upcoming release of my first full-length album, Stairwells, on February 23rd, 2010. Stairwells will be available in physical form through my website, and digitally through iTunes (US and internationally), Amazon, and several other digital vendors.
free single!
i am giving away my single “Valentine” for free on my website as well! go download your copy now and spread it far and wide :) just in time for a little Valentine’s day gift, too!
download Valentine here.
“Valentine” Official Music Video
it’s now been 3 super bowls since my last proper music video! i shot this one last week with a very talented director named Ross Ching. it’s amazing what can be done with 760 empty dvd cases and a LOT of patience.
check out Ross’ stuff here:
http://www.rossching.com
Stairwells Release Party!
for those in the LA area, the cd release party will be held on Saturday, February 27th from 7-9pm at the Dakota Lounge in Santa Monica. there are limited spots available to the public so arrive early if you want to be a part of the celebration, we’ll be taking people first come first serve after my RSVPed guests have checked in! there will be mingling, hors d’oeuvres, treats, and music, of course. it’s 18+ and $15 at the door.
<3
much much love to all of you for supporting my music, if even in the teeniest of ways. you all made this possible and i am endlessly grateful for that.
kina
oovret: Week 73
Have you sung “Singin’ in the Rain”, in the rain?
just that line, yes :)
Are you working on another Valentine’s Day song?
not this year. was a little busy working on the same one :)
Since your Superbowl appearance, have you been offered to appear in any other advertisements?
only silly things
Did you enjoy any of this year’s Superbowl commercials?
i spent all yesterday in front of my computer! i’ll definitely watch the ads sometime this week.
Do you feel obligated to eat Doritos during every Superbowl?
how about any time i walk by them in a store?? ;)
39 Responses to “Happy “Valentine”… Day?”
February 8, 2010
Kina! As excited as you must feel, I feel doubly excited as you! Watching the music video for Valentine has brought tears to my eyes, and I can’t wait for February 23! :)
February 8, 2010
Well, I guess I picked a good day to be home sick!
Such an awesome video for an awesomely done song! I’ve had high expectations for the new album but I think you’re exceeding them Kina (and I’ve been cranky and not liking anything lately)! I’m so excited for you! ahhhhhhh!!!!!!!!
February 8, 2010
Now THAT is a great video. Love the concept, love everything about it. Congrats Kina. Time for you to become HUGE! (Career wise that is!)
February 8, 2010
Kina, WOW!
This one’s gonna get alotta miles on it. You and your selected artists are just so creative in presenting a story. I think we’ve all been through heartbreak and healing so it seems to me that this video will become a great and longstanding image of your art.
We are so proud of you here in Ohio.
Keep it up so we can see you soon!
Gregg
February 8, 2010
I love how this video is made :) I always knew that you are such a creative women.
My whole family love you, my friends love you! I love you.
February 8, 2010
I love how Kina can work with talented people whatever she does. The video is perfect for the song, perfect for Kina and just… perfect. And the song itself is perfect, Kina sings it perfectly and she is… perfect.
I need to stop before I make myself a perfect fool.
February 8, 2010
Kina, we are all so happy for you!
I must say, I came to do a driveby in the SB last night and found the pre-order… we were all giddy like little school girls and I didn’t get to sleep until about 4.30 AM :P
Also, thanks for the shoutout <3
-Eric
February 8, 2010
Wow, Kina! I LOVE the music video. So creative!
When I saw the pre-order I started smiling immediately :)
February 8, 2010
WOOHOO! The video is sooo lovely! Congratulations! Of course already preordered. The previews sound awesome.
Your album is very cheap (maybe too cheap?). In Europe you don’t get many good albums cheaper than 24 dollars…hmm…I think I should buy it twice then :D
February 8, 2010
i <3 it..! because this, this is Kina. :) ..congrats! :)
February 8, 2010
Giiiiirl, I AM so happy for you! I knew you could do it :) I’ve been a Kinnie since 2006 and I looove youu <3
And you better not forget about us,Kinnies, when you go big ;**
love xx
February 8, 2010
:O this was the best thing ever :O
i dont even know what to say.
the rest of my week was just made.
i am bouncing through the roof happy!!!
much much love <3 <3 <3 ♥ ♥ ♥
February 8, 2010
I love the video! So simple, yet so creative.
Time to hit the store.
February 8, 2010
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February 8, 2010
Love it love it love it! Have preordered my CD already, but being a Brit, the postage was only $1 less than the CD itself! Stupid UPS…
February 8, 2010
SOOO AMAZINGLY GOOD :D
kina you’ve come so far and its been so great seeing you progress since the doritos contest days! im so happy for you!
already preordered my CD and i cant wait to get it!
love!
Tanya
February 8, 2010
Hey Kina,
Wow, I cant believe that it has been 3 years since this all began! I have really enjoyed following your progress and seeing your creativity bloom. I still remember your first videos and that small(er) fan base you had on your crashthesuperbowl website. So much has changed! But I am glad to see you haven’t, that “kina flair” is still very much alive. :)
Well, I just wanted to congratulate you on the new album. I can wait to receive my copy. :) Keep it up Kina! I wish you the best of luck in the future!
Jasper
(formerly “J.C.”)
February 8, 2010
so perfect it’s distracting. loved watching the digg numbers today. top 10! full circle huh?
February 8, 2010
Hey Kina!
Congrats on Stairwells, the new music video, the release party, Kinacon, and all the great things that have happened and are about to happen for you! I wish I could be in LA to experience and photograph it all….
I especially love your new Valentine music video. Found it on Digg this morning. Great cinematic look, great production value, and the audio sounds incredibly well produced. IT looks ready for some prime time airplay.
I only wish there were more of the quintessential Kina video shots in it, like that at 01:42 of the video: a tight shot of you playing the guitar, looking down, singing, feeling the music, turning your head, then looking up… and smiling… right at us… as if we were right there with you… That is the shot that pulls you in when you watch all your videos… tell your next director we want more shots like that in your next music video. ;-)
On another note, I have to admit that I was kinda worried about how your music would translate from inside the studio. But after hearing Valentine and the other songs you’re previewing on your site, there is nothing to worry about. The emotion, the nuances, the vocal character is all still there, intact and sounding better than ever. I love the almost-island feel of the background instrumentation. Very well produced! I’m sure the whole album will be an incredible hit!!
As always, I wish you and your family the best! Can’t wait for you to come to New York again… ;-)
ernie
February 8, 2010
Congratulations! I’m so super excited to hear the new album. :)
-Stephanie
(p.s. I have the exact same awkward turtle from Wong Fu and I can’t describe the excitement that filled me when I saw it on your shelf)
February 8, 2010
Kina, this was literally the best thing ever. All of it!!!
From being able to pre-order your CD, to seeing the track list and listening to excerpts of your songs, to finally seeing the album cover, to viewing the new merch, to being able to download Valentine for free, to watching your video for Valentine!!!
Ahhhhhh!!! I am so pumped. And I cannot wait to add Valentine to the track list for the sample CDs I will be giving out VERY soon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am so happy for you and proud of you!!! Your hard work is so evident in all that you do… and it’s def paying off.
We love you!!!
February 8, 2010
Dear Kina,
Today is my 21st birthday, and watching your first music video from your first big album is about as good of a present as I can think of (even if it’s mere coincidence). Thanks for working so hard to make such great music. Can’t wait for the album! This seems like it could cross over into the mainstream!
Also, the direction of this video was awesome. Kudos to Ross Ching!
-McLaG/Barfly347
February 9, 2010
Hey Kina !!
Long time now since the Superball !
The Valentine’s song it’s beautifull and your video rocks !!!
I pre order your cd, I will put it with your other CD. I can’t wait to listen the album !!!
Big kisses from France !!! MWAHHHH And stay on that way, you rocks !
February 9, 2010
I love this video. I can’t wait for the new album. I am pre-ordering today:)
February 9, 2010
Hey Kina, Love the video. Very creative and sweet. The 23rd can’t come fast enough. –{–@
February 9, 2010
Oh gosh! I ordered it this time yesterday – as soon as I saw that I could!
We both know you’re incredibly excited about it.. But you can already listen to it whenever you want, I literally can not wait! It made my whole week just being able to order it!
In the 16 years of my life I have never been so excited about a CD coming out, or this excited about anything!
Ahhhh I really don’t know what else to say apart from a big, big congratulations, and I hope that it brings you everything that you’ve been working for.
Seeing you live is definitely on my list of things to do before I die, haha.
Again, well done. You deserve to do well with this!
Thankyou!
P.S. Ahhhhhhh I can’t waiiiitttt!
February 9, 2010
That is such a clever idea domino like flip book, fun, reminds me of inductive reasoning.
February 9, 2010
cute outfit. cute song. cute video. just cute.
February 10, 2010
Oh gosh, I commented everywhere else & completely forgot this one. Duh! I’m soo happy to see your official video for Valentine. What an accomplishment after such a long journey. I hope you find time to stop, take a deep breath & enjoy every minute of it.
February 10, 2010
LOVE the video kina! my boyfriend calls me his honeybee…this song is absolutely perfect, and the video is SO adorable!!!
February 14, 2010
I swimmed into the kinnaa’s stairwalls,oops this song beats and chords now are swimming into my life.kina’s vocal are imported from angels world…….!!!.
February 14, 2010
Thanks to make this valentine’s day so pretty!
xoxo from France
February 14, 2010
that video made my day…my Valentines Day <3 <3 <3 <3
February 15, 2010
Loved the video, can’t wait for the album. I do have to wonder though, why choose that picture for the album cover, that beautiful smile needs to be seen, not hidden.
Love you music, keep it coming, you’re fantastic.
February 21, 2010
Wow!!!! It was such a lovely moment when I met Kina.
I got her autograph from her, on back of my jacket that I was wearing. With a good-bye kiss and a hug, I left for home promising to see her again.
I was so excited as I wanted to show my family and friends what I had. I was so glad, the feeling was so good. That was just sweet that I had just met one of the sweetest thing on Earth.
As I was about to get inside the house, I found myself on my bed and there was Kina’s Valentine playing on my i-touch. I found out was having an evening nap and it was only a dream, never the less a beautiful one.
May be “Stairwells” was to be thanked for the dream or Kina herself.
“…only if dreams would come true”
February 22, 2010
hi kina! i’m currently listening to your new album right now!! preorder came a day early because god is good, and all i can say is great job, you’ve made a fan very happy, and i will continue to support you!
February 22, 2010
I got your CD in the mail today (my 18th birthday)! What a wonderful present. Thank you for making the most beautiful music ever!! <3 Adrienne
February 22, 2010
oovret: Week 74
What is the highest stairwell you have climbed?
Do you have a favorite stairwell?
Have you ever used a StairMaster?
What is the best song to listen to in a stairwell?
Do you stare well?
February 22, 2010
I just got the cd out of my mailbox and uploaded it to my itunes! I love all of these songs. You are amazing =)
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