![]() ![]() One of her earliest musical influences, she says, was the pop-punk band Green Day, whose mid-'90s heyday was winding down right around the time she was born. The retro feel of “It's A Conspiracy” may be a throwback, but for Connolly that’s par for the course. “So I thought it would be fun to sing about the moon being heartbroken.” What was happening in the ‘60s? “We were going to the moon,” Connolly says. Those years of experience have garnered Connolly a dedicated online fanbase and over 10,000 subscribers on YouTube.Ĭonnolly says the inspiration for “It's A Conspiracy” came when she was noodling around on a chord progression with a swingy, ‘60s pop vibe. The 23-year-old Weymouth native is an old hand at the YouTube music video game, having uploaded her first songs to the internet when she was just 13 years old. “You changed everything with one giant leap/ Then you left me,” Connolly croons. “It's A Conspiracy,” one of Connolly’s original compositions, riffs on an oft-explored theme - unrequited love - but with a twist: In this fable, the moon is a scorned lover, and her ex is the human race. Voting closed on July 8, and, at last, the numbers are in. We are pleased to announce Kerrin Connolly as the Fan Favorite for her song "It's A Conspiracy." ( Anjimile was chosen by a panel of judges as WBUR's favorite.) Connolly will perform at WBUR’s new venue CitySpace, which opens in 2019.Īmong this year’s submissions to NPR Music’s Tiny Desk Contest, Connolly’s stood out - not just for its slick production (at least by Tiny Desk Contest standards) but for its clever premise and devilishly catchy melody. ![]() ![]() Last month, we invited you to vote on your favorite Massachusetts entry to NPR Music's Tiny Desk Contest. ![]()
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