“I definitely have a comfort in melancholy,” says Philadelphia singer-songwriter Kristin Daelyn. “I kind of find it sweet, I find it soft and soothing, like a rainy day.”

The folk-inspired artist and fingerstyle acoustic guitarist recently released her breathtaking new album Beyond The Break on Chicago’s Orindal Records, and it deals with a spectrum of emotion at a level that is wholly relatable and deeply human. This week, the long-running Philadelphia music podcast 25 O’Clock featured a wide-ranging conversation with Daelyn, hosted by WXPN’s John Vettese and Paige Walter.

They talked about Daelyn’s musical roots, her creative process, her sense of fashion, and her love of poetry, philosophy, and generally deep thought. They also heard about her preference for non-liner, introspective songwriting, and its ability to prompt reactions with no words at all.

“I think that the invitation to the listener is also to go inward is also to go inward.” Daelyn says. “Maybe an insight I share is something that resonates with somebody. Versus telling a more straightforward story, there’s a way to do that that people are kind of guiding you through a scene. I think I do that less, I think I’m more interested in guiding you through an emotion, or a sensation, or a feeling.”

Listen to the whole podcast below, and keep up with 25 O’Clock at their Instagram, @25oclockpod. Kristin Daelyn’s Philly album release party happens at Harmonie Hall in Roxborough this Friday, March 14th with Reese Florence and Adeline Hotel; tickets and information can be found at the WXPN Concert Calendar. She’s also heading out on a spring tour of New England with Advance Base in May, followed by a couple June dates with Charlie Cunningham (including June 19th at Ardmore Music Hall). More information can be found at her Instagram, @kristindaelyn.

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