We first covered the music of Philadelphia‘s Kristin Daelyn, then recording as Delv, back in 2020 with the release of Waning. “An album of tenderness and vulnerability that nonetheless finds strength in running its fingers along its bruises,” as we put it. “A depth of understanding to be found slowly and alone.” Follow-up Gardens & Plantings continued this further, a release which looked to follow the unhurried introspection of quarantine even if “the gentle mood belie[d] the power that sits beneath its surface.” Because amid the stillness, growth was occurring. As we concluded in our review, “a seed slowly gathering nourishment from the soil around it, strengthening itself in order to eventually break out and bloom.”
Kristin Daelyn has now returned with brand new single, ‘You Loved Me Anyway’. A delicate, tenderhearted song which feels like the product of the aforementioned isolation, stepping out into the world having arrived at newfound truths. Namely the realisation that imperfect people are still deserving of love, and that accepting such gifts can be an act of kindness of its own. These sentiments are captured with real sensitivity, just picked acoustic guitar supporting Daelyn’s soft vocals, establishing an atmosphere that is solemn but warm and sincere too.
I never felt so bare
I never felt so safe
I told I was scared
you loved me anyway