BIO

Emerging from Sacramento, CA, Kendra Dantes is an anthemic singer- songwriter with a penchant for cinematic pop. Her lustrous vocals, weaved together with the disquiet of the teenage feels, displays a maturity you wouldn't expect to find from an artist still in adolescence. 

A multi-instrumentalist, her quiet confidence compliments her expressive style, with wistful guitar, lush piano & thoughtful lyrics. Kendra’s songwriting is largely inspired by the stories she reads in her bedroom, creating a space for her imagination to be put on paper. 

Usually, a great debut single immediately draws you in. With Kendra, her single, “Never Forgot” breaks the ice with eerie, minimal piano, weaved through subdued, shimmering vocals. Its moody tension creates a landscape for the lyrics to dance on, captivating the listeners through a haunting, cinematic atmosphere. Largely inspired by the book series “Six of Crows,” Kendra has a way of taking the reader out of the pages and transporting them into a soundtrack. Successful in her own right, she has amassed close to 700,000 views on YouTube and developed a loyal internet fan base through her original songs. 

A self described “happy girl”, who writes “dark, sad, songs,” Kendra has proven that she can create a sort-of Fandom for every reader who has grown strong attachments to characters and stories. Just as the author crafts their novel, Kendra provokes the listener in unanticipated ways to bring the emotional experience of the book to life through song. 

“I think it’s easy to relate life to the complexities of the characters in books, I find myself experiencing their wide range of emotions just in my own day to day. While the songs I write are largely inspired by these stories, I also get to put in my own experiences, which is why I feel many people can relate to them.” Kendra's passion for music goes back to her roots. Her mom was taking piano lessons when Kendra gained interest in the instrument. Not able to afford lessons for both herself and Kendra, she happily handed over the piano and watched Kendra dive into the musical world. 

Today, Kendra is well on her way to forging her own path in the music industry. She's found what works for her, a hard feat especially for someone her age. With a slew of singles to be released this year, Kendra will be creating a cohesive piece of work tied to the Six of Crows series. 

"Never Forgot" drops August 28th!

Written by Myra Gleason