Kris Kolls’ “Sakura” feels like a turning point — not just in sound, but in spirit. The Istanbul-based artist has always treated music as performance art, but here, she turns inward. Released on October 31, the single unfolds like a quiet confession, mixing pop, R&B, and cinematic atmosphere into something raw and reflective.

The song doesn’t try to overwhelm. Instead, it invites you in gently, letting each lyric breathe. Her voice feels almost weightless, gliding across minimal production that leaves room for silence. “Breathe me in, I’ll breathe you too” becomes more than a lyric; it’s a mantra of reciprocity — love that asks for nothing in return.

A Different Kind of Strength

Kris Kolls calls Sakura “the most sacred song I’ve ever written.” That choice of words matters. Rather than chasing energy or perfection, she lets the song move through her. “It’s about a love so spiritual, it doesn’t demand anything,” she explains. “There are no declarations or drama, only breath, presence, energy.”

That balance — between fragility and confidence — is where Sakura lives. It’s not just a love song; it’s an act of surrender. The track resists the urge to perform emotion, choosing instead to be emotion.

Art in Motion

Kris Kolls’ artistry has always extended beyond music. A classically trained pianist and graduate of the Gerasimov Institute of Cinematography, she blends her background in film, movement, and sound to create performances that live somewhere between theater and dream. Her stage presence often includes aerial work and choreography, turning each performance into a living, breathing story.

Musically, her influences — from Banks to Coldplay — are clear, but Sakura feels entirely her own. The song’s patience, its atmosphere, and its lack of excess make it quietly revolutionary in a world built on overproduction. Kris Kolls doesn’t use Sakura to prove anything. She uses it to feel. And in doing so, she reminds listeners that true connection doesn’t need volume; it needs honesty.