Let us delve into the world of Katie Drives and her latest EP, ‘Safe and Sad’. The North German artist is ready to take the stage with her newly formed band, and this EP serves as the ideal showcase of her abilities.
From the opening track, ‘Anywhere but Here’, Katie Drives brings an upbeat alt-rock sound. It makes you want to dance around and sing along at full volume – and that’s just the start! And that’s just the beginning!
“Ghosts (feat. Dear Me)” starts off with intimate lyricism that builds in passion and power as the song progresses. Meanwhile, ‘Jump or Run’ and ‘Underestimate Me’ keep up the energy with catchy hooks and driving drums – these are songs to blast in your car with windows down, singing along at full volume.” These are definitely songs to blast while driving through town!
Finally, we have ‘Next To You’ and ‘Death Dreams’ which bring the EP to a powerful conclusion. Katie has the unique ability to take life’s darker elements and transform them into something beautiful.
Katie Drives’ six-shade pop rock masterpiece ‘Safe and Sad’ is an impressive showcase of her range and emotional depth. Her lyrics address themes such as feeling out-of-place or misunderstood, yet always with a sense of hope and resilience. This EP seamlessly links to her debut EP ‘Fake Smiles’, setting the bar high for what is yet to come in this young artist’s career.
If you’re searching for some high-energy alt rock with an emotional depth, Katie Drives’ ‘Safe and Sad’ is the perfect choice.
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Karen Harding is a Melbourne, Australia based singer/songwriter, founder of Sounds On The Couch, and founder and operator of boutique music PR service for emerging and independent artists, Rise Indie.