Nicole Bandoquillo, known by her moniker St. Kio, is a self-taught Filipino multi-instrumentalist, artist, and producer based in Los Angeles. With an eclectic blend of pop, shoegaze, and post-punk, St. Kio creates compositions that defy conventional boundaries while empowering marginalized communities, including femmes, BIPOC, and queer individuals. Her unique sound not only challenges the norm but also serves as a platform for advocacy and inclusivity, making her a standout figure in the contemporary music scene.
St. Kio‘s latest single, “Infinity Mirror“, released on May 29, is a tantalizing preview of her debut EP set to drop at the end of June. The track’s blissful soundscapes evoke the ethereal quality of Slowdive, while delving into introspective themes of identity shaped by past experiences. “I wrote this song during a period of heartbreak, loneliness, and isolation” St. Kio shares. “It inspired me to shift from self-pity to self-reflection, focusing on how I could improve and move forward“. Through “Infinity Mirror“, St. Kio transforms personal adversity into a reflective and empowering musical journey, hinting at the depth and resilience that will characterize her upcoming EP.
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