Kris Kolls’ latest single “Sakura” is not just a song; it feels like an experience in stillness. Released on October 31, the Istanbul-based artist strips away the noise to reveal something deeply human: love that breathes rather than speaks.
Built around soft and fluid pop and R&B textures, Sakura moves with quiet confidence. Kolls’ voice flows through the song with grace, creating an atmosphere that invites listeners to slow down and simply feel. It is not a record made to impress; it is one made to connect.
A Sacred Creation
Kris Kolls describes Sakura as “the most sacred song I’ve ever written, a moment of clarity wrapped in sound.” That sense of clarity defines the record. With the line “Breathe me in, I’ll breathe you too,” she captures a feeling of connection that exists without the need for words or demands. The song unfolds like a quiet ritual, shaped by honesty and emotion rather than structure or control.
“It’s about a love so spiritual, it doesn’t demand anything. There are no declarations, no drama, only breath, presence, and energy.”
The image of the sakura tree reflects her creative process: delicate yet full of life, momentary yet lasting. Kolls says the song came from a place of complete silence, both external and internal. She did not plan or force it; she simply allowed it to arrive.
Art Beyond Sound
Kris Kolls continues to prove she is more than a pop artist. A classically trained pianist and graduate of Moscow’s Gerasimov Institute of Cinematography, she merges her musical background with a strong visual and physical approach to performance. Her shows often combine expressive vocals with aerial acrobatics on hoops, trapezes, and poles, turning each performance into a full sensory experience.
Musically, she blends elements of pop, R&B, and electronic soundscapes while drawing inspiration from artists like Britney Spears, Banks, Michael Jackson, and Coldplay. Yet Sakura feels uniquely her own. It moves slowly, thoughtfully, and with intention.
With Sakura, Kris Kolls invites listeners to pause and breathe. The song reminds us that love, when stripped of expectations, becomes something timeless. Sometimes the most powerful emotions live not in words, but in the quiet moments between them.