Kitty, an emotionally expressive 25-year-old singer-songwriter hailing from Dublin but living and flourishing in London’s bustling heart, once more mesmerises listeners with emotive vocals and catchy indie pop melodies in her new single “Sympathy Pains.” The track opens up with simple piano chords accompanied by Kitty’s soothing airy vocals, welcoming listeners into an emotive narrative enhanced by rhythmic percussion and lively piano keys.
She takes us on an emotional roller-coaster through love, friendship and self-discovery with this energetic track. Renowned for her emotive lyrics reminiscent of Lianne La Havas and early Lily Allen influences, she showcases her signature style here with “Sympathy Pains,” leaving us holding our breath during its catchy chorus before moving seamlessly back into its beautiful verses once more.
“Sympathy Pains” will serve as the centre-piece for Kitty’s forthcoming EP ‘Swimming for Dummies,’ set for release in May 2024.
Kitty began her artistic journey at The BRIT School where she met such talents as Jade Bird and Olivia Dean, afterwards, her artistic journey took a temporary hiatus while she searched to rediscover an indie-pop sound. Kitty immersed herself in songwriting collaborations as well as toplining opportunities, earning songwriting credits while successfully toplining numerous songs during this timeframe.
“Swimming for Dummies”, opens up a new chapter, exploring themes of growth and development accompanying her transition into adulthood. The EP captures this experience of learning to swim without instruction – reflecting one’s unpredictable twenties journey.
Known for his work with Tom Grennan and Everything Everything, Kitty recently collaborated with producer Jules Konieczny on creating her new sound which draws upon TV and film influences to craft indie-pop arrangements that capture Kitty’s intimate lyrics while maintaining authenticity and staying true to Kitty’s introspective songs.
Kitty describes “Sympathy Pains” as her debut song and as the symbolism behind its creation as her turning point as an artist. Drawing inspiration from emotional dependence of friends, this track captures that sensation of sympathy becoming burden shared between two individuals – both written by Francesca Morris. Kitty herself describes its production and delivery as flawless as an expression of her artistic growth and development as well as that of Francesca.
“Sympathy Pains” features an unusual blend of indie-pop and insightful storytelling elements, and Kitty’s music resonates with authenticity, promising listeners an engaging experience as she forges ahead in music. Keep an eye out for Swimming For Dummies as Kitty continues to reveal more of her distinct sound and storytelling abilities.
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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.