“The Kiss” by The New Solarism is a quiet room you walk into, and don’t want to leave.

This isn’t background music. "The Kiss" by The New Solarism invites you to sit with it, reflect, and breathe.

"The Kiss" by The New Solarism is a moving and carefully crafted album. It explores the human emotions through ten instrumental pieces. The artist behind this project is Izabela Kaźduńska. She is a violinist and composer. The album was first born from a collaboration during the pandemic with the author Tomas Blum. Originally, this album was created as background music for an online theatre project. But now it has been fully reimagined and released as a standalone studio album.

Each song on "The Kiss" is titled after different emotional states. This is exactly what makes the album feel deeply personal to anyone. It sounds like someone is trying to find words in music when words do not come easily. The entire project uses only the violin, with the help of loops and a few effects. There are no vocals or big production elements in this album. Still, it feels full and layered.

"This album feels as if every note is having a conversation with the next."

The music feels honest. It does not rush to impress. Instead, it gently pulls the listener into the quiet world of its own. The first few songs set the tone with soft and searching melodies. As the album progresses, the emotional weight becomes more noticeable. This is especially noticeable in songs like "The End," which was part of the original theatre piece. And also in "Peace," a standout piece that reflects on the recent challenges of the world. It especially feels like a wish for the world and everyone to slow down and heal.

What is different about "The Kiss" is how it manages to keep things minimal without ever sounding empty. The use of the violin by Izabela is expressive. It shifts from clear tones to slightly distorted or layered sounds. These sounds seem to reflect inner tension. These musical textures give shape to feelings that are truly difficult to express.

One of the most interesting things about this album is that it was all recorded live. There were no pre-recorded samples or heavy editing. Izabela wrote, played, and recorded everything herself in Leipzig. This approach adds a sense of closeness to the album. It feels like being in the room with her while she plays.

The songs in here do not try to be catchy. They are more like quiet reflections. They invite one to slow down and really listen. The music does not follow a clear pattern or structure. It drifts and flows naturally. It is like thoughts during moments of solitude.

"The Kiss" is not a loud or flashy album. It does not try to tell you how to feel. Instead, it quietly opens up a space where you can feel whatever you need to. It is an album that works well when listened to alone, in the evening, when the noise of the day has passed.

After the release of this album, The New Solarism has also been performing these songs live in venues across western Germany. These shows give a more complete experience of the album. They also add readings of theatre text by Blum and visuals to the already immersive music.

In a time where much of music feels fast and filled with noise, The Kiss offers something slower and more thoughtful. It’s a project built on feeling, patience, and musical skill. For listeners looking for music that allows room to breathe and reflect, this album is a beautiful place to start.