Karmina

Sisters Kelly and Kamille, a.k.a. Karmina, craft ethereal, harmonious pop that’s part Sarah McLachlan, Loreena McKennitt, Indigo Girls, and Jewel — with some of the edge and attitude of Evanescence and Avril Lavigne thrown in. Kelly’s piano adds rich color to tracks like “The Whoa Song” and a hooky Vanessa Carlton-esque central riff on “Inside of You.” Though some of the songwriting sounds young, there’s an endearing sincerity and freshness to everything Karmina sings about, and nothing feels plastic or manufactured. That’s probably because both sisters were well-trained, award-winning musicians and vocalists in their own rights before they seriously entered the pop world. Full of energy and creativity, Karmina is off to a strong start — and has the potential to be outstanding with albums to come.
Michael Gallant