Kristen Rae Bowden’s new single ‘Skateboard’ is a euphoric trip through memories of hot, late summer nights spent skateboarding with her first love during the transitional years of college. Painted with elements of folk and a soaring vocal that could live in a pop country song, ‘Skateboard’ is tender, uplifting indie pop that likens the unsteady thrill of young love with the risky elation of skateboarding. Bowden says, “Young love carries this sense of freedom, heart racing excitement, scary vulnerability… there’s a reason we call it falling. Skateboarders get a similar rush. You have to risk falling down and getting hurt to have these blissful moments. I think it’s a fun, meaningful metaphor for the exuberant feeling I’m trying to capture here.” The layered guitars, played by co-writer Joe Lawlor (Egypt, Dave Matthews Band), blend shimmery clean with crunchy nostalgia for a depth of tone that immediately resonates. ‘Skateboard’ was mixed by John Alagia (Lukas Nelson, Ben Folds) and Pedro Laet (Mt. Joy, DMB) and mastered by Whynot Jansveld (The Wallflowers, Ingrid Michaelson). Whether you’re in the throws of your first love, or looking back on it, this romantic gem will sweep you off your feet.