New York musician Kierst has signed to Brooklyn-based indie label Take Care Records, announcing the deal with new single “Two Steps Back.” The track pairs acoustic guitar with Kierst’s vocals on a song about regaining footing after setbacks, according to the announcement. An accompanying music video, directed by Miles Joris-Peyrafitte, was shot partially in reverse, with Kierst performing the lyrics backwards in a nod to PJ Harvey’s “Good Fortune” video.
Kierst debuted in 2022 with the EP “Thud” on London’s Sad Club Records, followed by a run of UK dates and subsequent singles including “Crush” on Slow Dance Records and “Southern Star,” produced by Jonathan Schenke, who has also worked with Parquet Courts, Snail Mail and The Drums. She recently performed at the Asian Culture edition of No One Else Says Festival and is scheduled to appear at New Colossus Festival in New York and SXSW in Austin in 2027.
Based on a press release provided to Music Industry Weekly by Lucie Day.