Opening with the familiar gentle sound of Kristen’s warm acoustic guitar, ‘Should I Run’ soars into orchestral folk pop territory with lush vocal layers, dynamic arrangements and driving percussion. It’s a bold new track that offers us a glimpse of what is to come from the continued collaborative effort with acclaimed songwriter turned Producer Gabrielle Papillon and Dan Ledwell.

‘Should I Run’ chronicles the artist's internal struggle with dissociating in times of stress and conflict. ‘I wrote the song during a time when I started to become conscious of my habit of zoning out’ states Martell. ‘At some point in my life I learned it was easier to hide and numb my emotions than to speak up and be heard. It’s a common trauma response and I’m only now starting to uncover how it has influenced all aspects of my life’.

‘Should I Run’ is for anyone who has trouble speaking their needs. It’s for anyone who has learned to shrink in the face of adversity. It’s for those whose voices have not been heard. It’s for the recovering people-pleasers. It’s a reminder to stand still through the discomfort, for only then can a new outlook begin to unfold.

Along with ‘Photograph of Secrets’ (Apr 2021) and ‘Quiet Hearts’ (Oct 2021), ‘Should I Run’ is the 3rd single from Martell’s forthcoming record Every Season scheduled for release on September 30, 2022.

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