Photo: Sarah Pardini
LA by way of New Zealand rocker [Kelsy Karter](https://www.google.com/search?q=Kelsy+Karter+isntagram&rlz=1C5CHFA_enUS909US909&oq=Kelsy+Karter+isntagram&aqs=chrome..69i57j69i61j69i60l2.1115j0j4&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8) is not just solidifying herself as one of the greats in rock-n-roll, she’s ruthlessly carving out her own space in a genre that’s very much a boy’s club. Uncompromising in the pursuit of her dreams and refusing to change for anyone, she sings candidly about the trials and tribulations she’s gone through both in her personal life and within the music industry. This take-no-prisoners approach is a common thread throughout Kelsy Karter’s music, especially with her brand new single titled “Love Me or Hate Me.”
“Love Me or Hate Me” perfectly compliments previously released singles “Stick To Your Guns” and “Devil On My Shoulder,” all of which showcase Karter’s infectious melodies and impactful lyricism. Today on FLAUNT, Karter premieres the official music video for “Love Me or Hate Me,” a cinematic experience that Karter not only created the entire concept for, but self-directed.
Through her powerful prose and punchy tracks, the rock-n-roll singer-songwriter has cultivated a dedicated, powerful and dynamic fanbase that grows bigger and bigger by the day. “Love Me or Hate Me” is a true rally cry for anyone who’s ever felt like they had to shrink themselves to make other people comfortable. Karter refuses to allow both herself _and_ her fans to morph themselves into something that isn’t authentic to please other people.
When asked about why she penned a call-to-arms track, Karter states, “I've been told too many times to be someone I’m not and I watch my fans being treated the same way everyday. My fans always help me feel strong and invincible in who I truly am so I wanted to make a song for them that makes them feel strong and invincible, too. Life’s too damn short to live by someone else’s rules or standards.”
This song’s about being unapologetically yourself and owning your individualism. The unwavering video theme fits perfectly with another major announcement made by Kelsy today: Karter’s highly anticipated debut album, _Missing Person_, will finally be out October 2nd. Pre-save the album [HERE](https://kelsykarter.lnk.to/MissingPerson).
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