Emily Kinney: Singer, Songwriter, Rising Star

Laurel Kraus, Co-Editor

Emily Kinney reading this article
Emily Kinney reading this article

What is it exactly that constitutes a person as creative? Whether it’s her career, her passions, or her ideas, this girl has got it all covered. Emily Kinney is best known as an actress, playing the beloved Beth Greene on fan favorite The Walking Dead, but many don’t realize that she has much more to offer the world.

Kinney has been quoted saying, that while acting pays her bills, her true love is singing. Anyone who watches her can see it, how at home she looks on the stage as she loses herself in the music, practically becoming a part of it. It’s as though her dreams are coming true right before our eyes, and it gives the audience a sense of being privileged to witness such private moment.

For those who have not had the pleasure of hearing her, the indie-pop styled music is best described as quirky and completely unique. Though it’s different from most music nowadays, the songs are incredibly relatable and catchy.

Walking Dead fans call her our Taylor Swift, and the fact that she is one of the few artists who still write their own songs nowadays is simply another testament to her talent. Every one of Kinney’s songs are inspired by her experiences, which helps to create a deeper bond with her fans.

Recently she released a new single titled “This is War,” in preparation for the upcoming release of her newest album by the same name. The single is an entertaining play on words, featuring the idea of two musicians battling in love with music as their weapons.

“This is a battle, you are the prize. Put down that piano, and come to my side. We’ll sing songs together, I’ll hold your hand. Make perfect-pitch babies and form a band,” Kinney sings at the climax of the song.

Kinney is currently traveling the country on her first ever tour, and as proof to her powerful talent, nearly every establishment has been sold out. The tour features songs from her time on The Walking Dead and from her latest album, as well as past favorites.

Debuting songs such as “Johnathan”, a soft melodic testament to her true love, and “Last Chance”, an interesting tune written with her character Beth Greene in mind, Kinney is showing old and new fans alike just how much she has to offer.

The official album This is War is set to be released in August, and will not disappoint.