Kel Adore – “Different Lately”

Kel Adore’s “Different Lately” captures the razor-thin moment before a tear falls — a vulnerable pop confession about shedding old identities and daring to be seen. Written in Nashville and recorded in Los Angeles, the song stands as the emotional centerpiece of her upcoming Wildflower EP. Built on warm, ethereal textures and Adore’s expressive, grounded vocal, it’s a song that finds beauty in the discomfort of growth.

At its core, “Different Lately” is about the bravery of change. It’s an anthem for the quiet transformation — for the person who feels like they’re coming undone only to realize they’re actually becoming more themselves. Kel’s songwriting feels deeply personal yet universal, her voice a vessel for every listener who’s ever felt the ache of outgrowing an old version of themselves.

Her artistry thrives on storytelling that feeds the soul. Rooted in a mission to uncover truth and help people feel understood, Adore doesn’t write for entertainment’s sake but to connect. Her debut single “Fool for the Pain” introduced this lens — exploring duality, spirituality, and self-reflection — and “Different Lately” continues that journey, this time leaning into renewal and rediscovery.

Fans of Jon Bellion, Julia Michaels, or Sasha Sloan will find themselves drawn into its quiet power. It’s introspective pop at its most human — raw, honest, and emotionally resonant — a song that holds space for change while gently reminding us that becoming different is sometimes the truest way to come home to ourselves.