Emerging from Sacramento CA, Kendra Dantes is an anthemic singer-songwriter with a passion for cinematic pop. Kendra’s songwriting is largely inspired by her favorite novels, and her music features dark and powerful production with haunting lyrics. Her dreams of getting her music on TV came true with the premiere of season 6, episode 1 of LUCIFER on NETFLIX! She also has music placed on Oxygen's COLD JUSTICE, and Netflix's SELLING SUNSET. "Snake" with Nino Tosco and "Vicious" with Kaya Hass are out NOW with the release of the Folk of the Air inspired collab album “Under the Hill” by Bookish Songs Collective, and more music is coming soon! Stay tuned and be sure to catch Kendra's latest on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Music, Soundcloud, FB, Instagram and all your other favorite platforms!
Inspiration is everywhere! I've been wildly inspired by the people I love, as well as the trials and the triumphs of life. I'm also an avid book reader. Chances are, I'll soon be writing a song about your favorite book!
Live music opportunities are limited right now, but thanks to the creativity of local venues like The Fig Tree, I'm still able to perform from time to time! I enjoy getting to play live music inbetween writing songs and recording.
Songwriting is where my heart is. When it comes to my passions, there is very little that surpasses writing music. If things go as planned, I'd love to master the art of songwriting for TV & movies!
Leigh Bardugo is a true master writer. This amazing series is set in the same world at her "Grisha Trilogy". I got to meet Leigh Bardugo in person on her book tour last year, an incredible, yet surreal experience! Her books have inspired me to write a half dozen songs, 2 of which are currently being fully produced. Can't wait to share them with you!
Sarah J. Mass is Queen of everything! She writes fantasy stories that make the unreal feel quite real indeed. I got to see her speak on her book tour last year. She is funny, intelligent, creative and enchanting. Her books have inspired me to write a handful of songs that I hold near and dear to my heart. Acoustic versions currently available on Youtube.
When it comes to the "LIFEL1K3" series, where do I begin? New York Best selling auntor Jay Kristoff is insanely talented. (Don't even get me started on his "Nevernight" series or the "Aurora Burning" series co-written with Amie Kaufman). His books forever linger in my heart & mind and have so far inspired me to write: Superhuman, SuperNova & When the Storm Comes.