Indie Talk Podcast Welcomes Kristen Castro – Singer, Songwriter, Producer, and Visionary Artist
- Oct 1, 2025
- 2 min read
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Austin, TX – [Insert Date] – Indie Talk Podcast, the platform celebrating the best in independent music worldwide, is thrilled to feature Kristen Castro, a singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer whose artistry blends indie pop with lush, ambient instrumentation. Her music invites listeners into a reflective soundscape that fosters connection, authenticity, and community.
Since childhood, Kristen has created music that defies genre boundaries—fusing folk, Americana, pop, electronic, and country into a sound uniquely her own. As a Queer, Mexican American artist, Kristen uses her art to inspire growth, self-discovery, and empowerment, reshaping narratives about what it means to dream.
About the Album – Capricorn Baby
Kristen’s newly released, self-produced album Capricorn Baby captures a transformative period of her life. She wrote every lyric, composed every melody, and produced and mixed each track, crafting an intimate collection that chronicles raw emotion, resilience, and spiritual growth.
“This album is my way of honoring growth. It’s a celebration of learning to trust myself creatively, personally, and spiritually. Every note, every lyric is a piece of me,” says Castro.
Blending her Latinx roots, Nashville influences, and the breezy soul of Southern California, Capricorn Baby explores themes of heartache, self-discovery, and hope.
Featured Songs on Indie Talk
“Amsterdam” – Written during a three-month stay in the Netherlands, this track reflects freedom and authenticity, capturing Kristen’s rediscovery of herself while nearly walking away from music.
“Pegasus” – Inspired by Emily Dickinson’s Hope is the thing with feathers and the Pegasus constellation, this song is about reclaiming hope and self-love after hardship.
“Capricorn Baby” (featuring Deb Talan of The Weepies) – The album’s title track marks a deeply personal moment for Kristen, juxtaposing vulnerability with resilience. Featuring her musical hero, Deb Talan, the song serves as a full-circle experience.
Career Highlights
Kristen’s remarkable career includes:
Performing with Keith Urban at GRAMMY Camp (2012).
Sharing the stage at GRAMMY events with Goo Goo Dolls, Bonnie Raitt, and Kris Kristofferson.
Touring with acclaimed acts including Allison Ponthier, The Japanese House, and Brandi Carlile at three sold-out shows at Red Rocks.
Reaching over a million views with her former group Maybe April’s Audiotree session.
Endorsements from Ernie Ball, Taylor Guitars, LR Baggs, and JHS.
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