Kristina Evonne Visits Section 36 Music!

Section 36 Music has another visitor! Kristina Evonne recently released a wonderful single, "House Renovated", that is just masterful. I was honored that she wanted to visit with us to discuss the song and more. I'm sure you'll love what she had to say.

So, let's see what happens when Kristina Evonne visits Section 36 Music!

What should I know about your incredible recent single, “House Renovated”?

House Renovated is about the complex emotions that are associated with evolving and growing.  It’s about uprooting years of habits, and deep held beliefs, that are found by authentically expressing, as part of emotionally regulating. 

I wrote this song to begin sorting out the tangled messes of unhealthy emotional processing and reconstructing my belief framework. 

The song was inspired when some family of mine were completing a long drawn out house renovation. One day while walking through the empty dust covered house I had the idea of comparing her raw experiences to a house renovation. 

The themes and messages house renovated explore the feeling of being turned inside out with change, self-discovery, hurt, heartbreak, and rage.

Do you have a favorite lyric from the song?

I love getting to sing the bridge of this song, especially the line "take her down to the studs, now I'm covered in dust. I don't recognize my home." 

What do you enjoy most about performing on stage in front of an audience?

It's exhilarating for me to get to play anything live, especially with a full band, but I love getting to look out into the audience and seeing someone sing or dance along. That connection is so special. 

Who or what would you consider your biggest musical influences?

Growing up I loved listening to a variety of musicians, early when I was learning guitar I would listen to the queen Ella Fitzgerald. I also loved Queen and Sheryll Crow. Quite the mix! Now I take a lot of inspiration from Chris Stapleton, Larkin Poe, and Ella Langley. 

What is the most challenging part of your music career?

I'd say there's two things that are most challenging. The first is when you're a musician it is vital to wear multiple hats. What I mean in this context is that you aren't only a songwriter, but you have to be a social media manager, booking agent, etc. It can become overwhelming to juggle these hats. 

In addition to writing and performing. It can also be challenging to not be critical of myself. I'm realizing it's important to learn where to improve, but it's also important to recognize the progress that's been made. 

What are your immediate musical goals?

I will be releasing another song in the next month, and an EP by the end of September 2026. I will also continue pursuing my songwriting degree through Berklee College of Music this fall. 

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I can't wait to hear that new music!

As always, I want to thank Kristina for visiting with us, and for sending along the picture to accompany the interview.

I'm sure you’ll all want to follow her and see what she has going on. I would follow her on Instagram and Spotify and visit her website to make sure you don't miss a thing. 

Thanks again, Kristina, and good luck reaching your goals!