Kristian Phillip Valentino

Kristian Phillip Valentino is excited to announce the release of EP, “The Sun is Setting” on October 31st. The EP is a "collection of emotional ballads” that showcase Kristian’s lyrical abilities and raw, heartfelt vocals. The tracks were cut live in 1 or 2 takes that captured Kristian’s sensitive, heartbreaking moments.

With three releases now under his belt, his last EP, “Happily Ever After” was released under the Asheville based music label “NewSong Recordings” headed by Gar Ragland. Kristian was also a finalist at the 2022 LEAF Singer-Songwriter Competition, a collaboration between NewSong Music and LEAF Global Arts, and the 2022 NewSong Music Performance & Songwriting Competition held in Asheville, NC.

[Artist Quote]: "This project has a darker sound/direction than previous releases. I found myself facing personal demons that I've been battling for many years now. After finding some space for healing, therapy and self love these 4 songs came out of that place. I hope you find some light, hope and healing despite the dark days ahead, friend”. 

One of the stand out tracks,“Still your Boy” is a song that has been making people tear up at live shows. The song tells the hardship Kristian experienced from losing his father and not having the chance to restore the relationship due to his untimely death. His passing was in 2010 but it took many years before Kristian had the forgiveness and courage to make amends and heal from the broken relationship they had for many years prior to his death. 

Kristian was going to perform with some light touring locally but due to Hurricane Helene and the devastation to WNC and Asheville most of his upcoming shows have been canceled due to the venue not being open or no longer standing.