Featured Artist: Audren, "Think Freedom" Album Review
- Produced by a Girl™
- Jun 24
- 3 min read
Meet Audren, a truly intuitive, multidisciplinary artist whose mission is to heal, uplift, and inspire through her art. She refuses to settle for anything ordinary or predictable, instead building a vibrant musical universe that draws from Indie Pop, Jazz, and Neo Soul. Her sound is a gorgeous blend of raw emotion and intricate, polished arrangements, brought to life by a team of standout musicians. After making waves with the video game Darkstone and the global buzz of “The Darkstone Will Shine,” Audren faced a tough pause due to Lyme disease. Now, she’s back with Think Freedom, a poetic, family-driven album that brings beauty and hope to a challenging world.
"We listened to 'Think Freedom' and walked into another world, one where the melody, and Audren's voice met us in the field, holding space for our worries and Matcha, while we stared up at the sky, noticed the cloud puffs a little more clearly, and felt the sun wash over our mind: as Audren's sound relaxed every millenial crisis we ever encountered. Refreshing, beautiful and stirring." PBG
Audren’s Think Freedom arrives with the energy of a fresh breeze, cutting through the noise of everyday overwhelm. Across eleven tracks, Audren, an acclaimed novelist, songwriter, and multidisciplinary artist, doesn’t just release an album. She builds a sonic sanctuary, a bold statement, and a healing journey for anyone who’s ever felt boxed in by the pressures of modern life.
Think Freedom feels like a musical refuge, radiating gentle warmth and an undeniable spark. Audren’s vocals are honest and comforting, but there’s a fearless intelligence that shines through every lyric. She’s not just offering hope, she’s calling us to wake up, question the stories we’ve inherited, reconnect with our instincts, and rediscover that wild creative spark the world tries to quiet.
Musically, Think Freedom moves with a graceful unpredictability. Audren and her partner Chris Rime, guitarist, arranger, and producer, blend pop, jazz, rock, neo-soul, folk, funk, and cinematic touches into a sound that’s both polished and full of life. The album shifts from deep grooves to gospel-inspired highs, from poetic quiet to flashes of light that break through emotional haze. Each track reveals a new side of Audren’s creative universe.
The album opens with “A New Page,” setting a tone of renewal and inviting us to start fresh while honoring the past. “The Good Road” carries hope with a gospel-inspired warmth, while “When Freedom Dies” dives into deeper questions about what happens when we lose touch with our own truth. “Smile, People Smile” is pure medicine for heavy days, a reminder that joy itself can be a radical act.
What really stands out about Think Freedom is how Audren weaves her own healing with a deep sense of collective care. Songs like “We’re All Lost” and “Beautiful Move” don’t shy away from the world’s confusion; they meet it with open-hearted tenderness, inviting us toward connection, compassion, and a more mindful way of living. “Flowers in the Snow,” a moving ballad about homelessness and vulnerability, uncovers the album’s emotional core and shines a light on those too often overlooked.
The family energy running through this project adds a beautiful new layer. With Chris Rime and their daughters Sydney and Jemily joining in, Think Freedom becomes more than an artistic statement; it’s a heartfelt family creation. That shared creative spark brings the music to life, making every note feel vibrant and real. Energy. It pushes back against conformity while reaching for unity. Audren has crafted something that feels like soul medicine for these uncertain times, vivid, passionate, and full of light.
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