Vancouver indie singer-songwriter Kylie V delves deeper into country influences on ‘Crash Test Plane,’ their sophomore album and first with Royal Mountain Records.

The title track captures the album’s theme of giving everything to something, only to watch it fall apart—yet realizing that survival is its own success. This song, nearly scrapped and reshaped through seven versions, embodies the resilience that runs through the entire album.

Kylie’s haunting vocals and poetic lyrics turn introspection into art, capturing moments of love, loss, and resilience. The title track—nearly scrapped after seven versions—reflects the album’s core theme: giving everything and watching it fall apart, only to realize that survival is enough.

Produced by Josh Eastman, ‘Crash Test Plane’ blends indie folk, bubblegrunge, and alt-country with intricate instrumentals from close friends. Tracks like ‘Runaway’ explore vulnerability, while ‘Golden’ and ‘Song in Open D’ delve into mental health and self-sabotage. Friendship and trust fuel Kylie’s risk-taking, with heartfelt tributes in ‘Catherine’ and sun-soaked melodies in ‘Okanagan Peach’ and ‘Year of the Rabbit.’