Oslo-based singer-songwriter JOA has a knack for transforming raw emotion into melodies. Her latest single, “A Little Kinder,” out on Playground Music Scandinavia AB, is a warm, indie-pop hug, a tender anthem about self-compassion, silencing that inner critic, and accepting all its imperfections.
With lyrics that read like an intimate heart-to-heart, “A Little Kinder” is a welcome reminder to extend the same patience and kindness to ourselves that we so easily bestow on others. JOA’s fragile but steadfast voice imbues every note with the weight of vulnerability. The production is kept organic and intimate, helping the quiet strength of her message come through.
The beauty of “A Little Kinder” is that it’s honest. JOA welcomes you into that delicate, transformative space where self-doubt begins to yield to something gentler. The song offers a glimmer of hope, acknowledging the struggle that we all relate to.
This song is a soft place to land for anyone who has ever felt they don’t add up. JOA demonstrates once more that music doesn’t have to be loud to be effective. And sometimes, that can be a voice, a melody, and some simple yet powerful and accurate.
Connect with JOA on Instagram – @kindajoa
