Kendra Connors Connects With Us to Discuss Her Stunning New Release "Golden House" and the Journey Behind It
- STAFF
- Sep 20
- 9 min read
By: Staff
“Golden House” is a breathtaking masterpiece, blending raw vulnerability with powerful redemption.
Kendra Connors is back with a song that will stir your soul and take you on a journey of personal transformation. Her latest release, "Golden House," arrives like a breath of fresh air, offering listeners a delicate balance of vulnerability and strength. In her signature style, Kendra weaves a story of redemption through the music, but this time, the stakes feel higher, more profound. With a transition from a minor to a major key that you may not even notice cerebrally but will certainly feel, the song speaks to the power of change and the quest for healing. But what makes "Golden House" truly captivating is the story behind it, one that blends idealism with deeply personal longing.
We recently spoke with Kendra about the inspirations behind the song and what this release means for her journey. The conversation explored everything from how her vulnerability shapes her songwriting to whether she keeps parts of her story veiled, allowing the listener to fill in the gaps. What’s it like to pour your most intimate experiences into your music, yet leave enough room for interpretation? How does the line between truth and fiction blur in her lyrics? And what is her connection to the stories and characters she creates?
As her music evolves, the question remains: Will Kendra take this new chapter to the stage? Could we soon be seeing her on local stages or even embarking on a full tour?
In this interview, we dive deep into these questions and more, uncovering the heart behind "Golden House" and what’s next for Kendra Connors. Get ready for an inside look at the artist who’s creating music that doesn’t just speak to the ear but resonates with the heart.
Here’s how it went:
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Hello Kendra Connors, we’re thrilled to have you here for this interview! We've had an amazing time exploring your music and diving into your creative journey. Now, we’re even more intrigued to get a deeper look into both your brand and your personal and professional inspirations.
Q. We were so impressed by “Golden House.” Watching the music video and taking it all in was such a beautiful journey. Your soft, resonant, yet powerful vocals were stunning. And then, the imagery in the video created such an engaging experience for the listener. This made us so curious: How has your personal musical journey brought you to this point? Did your evolution into a professional career happen gradually, or was there a pivotal moment or event that set everything quickly in motion?
A. Thank you very much for those kind words about the song and video. It has been quite the journey getting to this point to finally release my own music. I’ve been playing piano since I was four and writing music since fourth grade or so. I kept my music in this safe place for a long time, where it was an outlet for me and also a way to connect with God. Though I felt a desire to share my music with others as well, all kinds of fears liked to combat that desire, mostly a fear of being in front of people. Over the years I’ve gained greater confidence and belief that God has given me a gift for a reason, not to hide it under a rock, but to share it. So that is where I find myself now, opening my hands to allow this gift to be what God intended it.
Q. "Golden House" carries such a deep emotional weight, both musically and lyrically. Can you share more about the specific moment or experience that sparked the creation of this song?
A. I wrote this song in reflection to coming out of a dark season in my life. I had gotten married to my husband, Chris, in Nashville, TN. Not a year later, we had our first son in the midst of COVID. That was probably one of the hardest seasons for me. I struggled with postpartum depression, we were navigating being first time parents in the midst of isolation, our marriage was still very fresh and with the pressures we were experiencing, our relationship suffered. Despite all the challenges, Chris and I clung to this belief that this was not the end, that God had good things for us, and we were determined to find that together. We decided we wanted to move to be around family and so we landed on moving to Spokane, WA where my family is. This song is really about leaving behind that dark season and moving towards what God has for us; with our now home in Spokane, WA being a symbol of the light that we are both choosing to dwell in and move towards together as a family.
Q. The journey from a minor to a major key is such a subtle yet powerful choice. How did you arrive at that specific musical decision, and what did it represent for you in the context of this song?
A. Originally, I wrote this song in a minor key. Later I started playing in a major and really liked the hopeful sound of it. After playing that way for a while, Chris said he missed the minor key. That’s when I thought why don’t I merge those ideas. In the end, the minor to the major shift was the perfect way to musically express the theme of moving from brokenness to hope.
Q. The idea of a "Golden House" seems to intertwine both an ideal and a personal longing. How does your concept of home fit into this idea of a promised land, and how do you see that evolving in your life?
A. In the Bible, the promised land was the land that God promised his people after coming out of slavery in Egypt. The promised land is a symbol of hope, fulfillment, peace and abundance. While moving out of that season of ‘slavery’ into the promised land, as suggested in the question, both faith and longing play into the journey. A faith that the promised land does exist, that the light will be found and that brokenness will be mended. But while in the middle of that journey, there is a longing, not yet having arrived at that place of fulfillment and peace, and still feeling the pain of what was behind. For me, the promised land is both a physical place and a spiritual journey. Believing that me and my family are now in the physical location that God has planned for us—our home in Spokane, WA—yet knowing that we have not arrived into the fullness of healing, redemption, and fulfillment that I believe is intended not just for us in our scenario, but for all people.
Q. After experiencing this, we are wondering, do you find that your most vulnerable experiences often translate into your strongest songs? Do you share your most intimate feelings, or do you prefer to keep certain parts of your story more veiled and let the listener derive what they feel?
A. I think in general, vulnerability connects us as human beings. My goal is to meet that sweet spot of being vulnerable while also keeping the lyrics broad enough so the song can connect with many other people’s personal journeys.
Q. How has your relationship with your collaborators shaped the final outcome of the song? Was there a specific moment during the recording process where everything clicked into place for you?
A. Before I had received the string tracks back from the violinist on the track, Lexi Bergan, I felt there was this lack in the song. Even though all the instrumentation sounded technically good, I just felt like what I was trying to convey emotionally just didn’t quite land. Then I got the strings back from Lexi. I was listening with my AirPods in bed as tears welled in my eyes because it was so beautiful. It just perfectly filled the hole that I didn’t know how to fill on my own.That’s the kind of musician you want on a song with you, who can hear that and make it somehow exactly what you envisioned.
Q. You’ve worked with several musicians who brought their unique contributions to the track. What was it like to work so closely with your husband Chris on this project, and how did that dynamic influence the music?
A. Well, I always love working with Chris of course. Not only is he an amazing musician, but also an incredible support. Without him I couldn’t have done any of this, and I really mean that. Chris and I met in a band and playing music together has always just made sense. He adds so much flavor to the track instrumentally with his ambient electric guitar sounds, but having him by my side working on the project just makes everything better.
Q. Recording in your own home gives the song a personal touch that most studio environments can’t offer. How did this intimate setting affect both the recording process and the final result?
A. Chris and I got our little home studio set up in early 2025 which is when we recorded the bed tracks and vocals for Golden House. I didn’t think about how that would be symbolic at the time, but just seemed like the most efficient way to get the project done. The recording might not be the caliber your would find in a professional studio but I think it adds elements of charm and rawness which just make sense in a song about our home.
Q. You’ve mentioned this track as part of a larger narrative about redemption. How do you envision this story evolving in your future releases? Are there specific themes or ideas you want to explore next?
A. I always imagined these songs to be a part of an even larger narrative which will hopefully be released in a full length concept album one day. The album will express these same themes of redemption and will ultimately be about finding home. My first single release, ‘Like the Moon’ will be positioned toward the beginning of the album. This song is expressive of seasons in life where one can become disoriented in who they are, loosing their footing; their sense of home, yet longing to find home. ‘Golden House’ will begin the shift in the album where footing and purpose is being re-established and eyes are looking toward hope. As the album unfolds, the protagonist finds herself called ‘Beyond the Noise’ of the world to a quiet place where she can hear from her Creator. It is in this place that she finds herself and her purpose again and this is where home is ultimately found.
Q. Are most of your songs drawing from your own life and experiences, or do you sometimes dive into completely fictional worlds? What’s your relationship to the stories and characters in your music? Are you typically on the “cast” within the theme?
A. I generally exclusively draw from my own life experience. I don’t know any other way to write, really. I hope expressing my own experiences can allow for others to relate and bring unity through that. We are all people experiencing similar things when it comes down to it. I hope by opening up others will feel seen and also empowered to share their own stories.
Q. What do you want people to remember most about you after hearing your music and reading this interview?
A. That is a very good question. I’ve honestly always been the person that would rather hide than stand out would rather be quiet over speaking up. Over time, I have felt God call me to speak up anyway, to stand out anyway, but ultimately, it’s not for me to be seen, it’s so that people can see him. I hope that people will connect with the realness, the humanity in my music. Because I think when we’re honest with our own brokenness we realize how much we need God.
Q. Kendra Connors, we can't thank you enough for sharing these intimate details! So, what's next? Can you give us the inside scoop on your upcoming projects and what fans should be excited about? We'd love the readers to hear the news directly from you!
A. Thank you very much for all of these thoughtful questions and taking the time for this interview. I have decided for the time being, to table my own personal project in order to focus on playing in a band that my husband started called Whimsy and the Bee. We have two other friends in the band with us and it has been such a fun creative space. We are re-visiting some of Chris’ old songs and may incorporate some of mine as well. We are looking to book our first show and plan to record our first album in December! As for my own music, I do plan to revisit and hopefully record my first full length in the next year or two.
Kendra Connors, thank you so much, we appreciate you taking the time to talk to us!
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We’re happy to have shared Kendra Connors’s exciting journey with you and uncovered such inspiring insights about their creative process.
