New York-based singer Elly Kace has launched her newest single, “Don’t Should On Me,” a track marking a strong stand for social change. Created in response to the overturning of ‘Roe v Wade’ in the United States, the song was just released, coinciding with the one-year anniversary of the case’s overturn.
Kace’s latest release was a collaborative effort, involving producer K Rico, visual artist Claire Townsend, director Bea Goodwin, and clothing designer Freedoomunlimited.
In solidarity with the cause, the team has crafted T-shirts featuring Townsend’s collage designs, now available for purchase in Kace’s merch shop.
All profits from these T-shirt sales will be donated to the Center for Reproductive Rights, a global human rights organization committed to ensuring reproductive rights as fundamental human rights.
“Don’t Should On Me” is a potent outcry against the suppression wrought by limited access to adequate reproductive care. The track confronts societal patriarchal views that inhibit individuals from reaching their full potential. Kace will celebrate the release of the single with a live performance at the Come Original Festival, a PRIDE based show in Madison, NJ, on June 24, 2023.
Elly Kace’s music is a testament to her innate openness and adaptability. An internationally acclaimed opera singer, she ventured into the pop music realm with her debut album in 2021, Nothing I See Means Anything. This conceptual collection of songs marked her danceable and introspective sides.
However, her latest full-length album, Object Permanence, shifts the focus to the deeply personal. It chronicles Kace’s relentless quest for growth, her confrontation with grief, and her efforts to transform it into healing and beauty.
Kace’s outlook on grief, object permanence, and the afterlife forms the foundation of her music, a framework within which she processed the loss of her grandfather, aunt, and ex.
Through the exploration of her feelings, she wrote tracks like “Built to Die,” about her relationship with her ex, and “Forgot My Name,” which recounts the dark moments of their tumultuous relationship. Her song “Did the Love Fit,” about her aunt’s passing, became a source of clarity and catharsis.
For Object Permanence, Kace invited collaborators to contribute to her work, transforming her individual exploration of grief into a community-based project.
The opening track “Disappear” perfectly captures Kace’s embracing of uncertainty and her ability to transform fear into something empowering. Through her songs, she narrates personal stories, using her voice authentically to deal with her grief.
Listen to “Don’t Should On Me” below!
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