[Cover Photo Credit to Hannah Cohen]

Chris Kage has shared his new single “Up From The Shadows” featuring Joe Jury on lead vocals, an anthem inspired by Kage’s “personal journey of reinvention.” Arriving with a music video, the song appears on Kage’s album recently released album Cycles.

Kage shares his story:

‘Up From The Shadows’, inspired by my journey through manic psychosis, captures the unraveling of identity and the profound realization that life is a self-created tapestry. In losing myself, I found the power to constantly reinvent. We all face moments that challenge who we are, yet within this darkness lies an opportunity for rebirth. This song invites you to confront the universal truth of self-creation, finding beauty in the endless possibilities of each moment. Embrace the journey, and let the music lift you up to a new light.

Kage’s new album explores “how one’s identity is ever-changing,” much like when he decided to step into the forefront after time behind-the-scenes writing for other musicians including Lukas and Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson and more.

Cycles finds Kage collaborating with Slim, Jury and J.O.Y. for lead vocal duties. For this album, we find Kage exchanging his previous Americana and Country sound for more Alt-Pop influences.

Kage was diagnosed with bipolar disorder in his mid-20s. He sought out a community and founded the non-profit Sound Mind Live whose mission is to “foster dialogue and action on mental health through music.” Forbes shared insight into his organization and its music festival this Spring, which included performances by Iron & Wine, Hiss Golden Messenger and more.