Kiki Deirdre is a Netherlands-based folk musician and writer known for her expressive exploration of life's vulnerability, complexity, and beauty. Growing up in a small coastal village, she developed an early interest in storytelling and loved listening to anyone who had a good tale to tell. She began performing on stages in 2009 when she was just a young girl, but it wasn't until 2014 that she started sharing her own music with the world. This pivotal moment came by chance when a photographer friend mentioned an open spot during a band competition. Since then, she has been sharing her music and writing with anyone willing to listen and take the time to read.
Eager to explore beyond her coastal hometown, she would hop on trains as a teenager, traveling across the country, watching landscapes and people pass by, daydreaming, and scribbling poems on scraps of paper and in notebooks. These early train rides shaped her imagination, giving her a sense of wonder and curiosity about life that continues to fuel her writing today. She moved to the big city just before she turned eighteen to pursue her love for writing and music. After years of refining her sound, her poems now seamlessly find their way into her music. Her songs blend traditional folk storytelling with modern, progressive themes, characterised by deeply emotional and lyrical content. Accompanied by her Shruti Box and acoustic guitars, often tuned to open tunings, Kiki Deirdre's earthy sound taps into folk roots while pushing the boundaries of the genre.
Her live performances, whether with a band or solo, are intimate and draw you in as if you're part of a personal conversation. With a powerful voice, she invites her audience to experience the layered emotions in her music. Her songs resonate with those who aren't afraid to feel and reflect, who seek something genuine, and who appreciate music that comes from a place of deep emotion and love for life.
Her debut album and novel, How's Life?, released June 28th 2024. Be Ears and How's Life? were the first singles from her debut album to be released. Due to ethical considerations regarding artist compensation on streaming platforms, only 5 out of the 10 songs released on online streaming platforms. The whole album is available only on vinyl and as MP3 files on Bandcamp.