For stalwart fans, Katy Hurt’s debut album has been a long time coming. And she knows it. Its title ‘Gimme a Break’ is a cheeky nod to its journey. Yet, brewed like a fine breakfast tea or percolated coffee, the time taken to release it has ensured a strong, rich flavour. Tasting as good asContinue reading “Katy Hurt – Gimme a Break”
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Katy Hurt – Rather Be
Hot on the heels of Annie Dressner’s song comes another from Katy Hurt. ‘Rather Be’ is a fitting companion to the former’s ‘For the Thrill of It’ – both tackling the subject of misogyny in the music industry with candour and irony. The approach is classic Katy. The sound a mix of country, blues andContinue reading “Katy Hurt – Rather Be”
Katy Hurt – Seasons
Katy Hurt is becoming adept at soundscaping. Carving out a liminal space into which she deposits her emotive lyrics. In her new single ‘Seasons’, they set sail on a sea of frank honesty. Inviting the listener to explore feelings of change, uncertainty and inevitability, against a vivid backdrop of abstract Folk/Pop. As with ‘Oh Girl’,Continue reading “Katy Hurt – Seasons”
Katy Hurt ft. Two Ways Home – Merry Christmas Everybody
The scream of Noddy Holder is as synonymous with Christmas as mince pies and fairy lights. It is also emblematic of the chaotic and wild excitement of the whole song. So Katy Hurt‘s version of ‘Merry Christmas Everybody’ is a refreshing take on this British classic. Through the gentle meandering of an acoustic guitar andContinue reading “Katy Hurt ft. Two Ways Home – Merry Christmas Everybody”
Katy Hurt – Oh Girl
Every single that Katy Hurt puts out simply heightens the anticipation for her album. ‘Oh Girl’ is no different even as it invites reflection. There is a calmness to its delivery and a softness to its touch. It treads carefully, gently probing feelings and emotions to unearth an unnamed experience. It’s ambiguous insomuch as itsContinue reading “Katy Hurt – Oh Girl”
Black Deer Live @ Strawberry Fields
Walking into Strawberry Fields and hearing Motel Sundown sing about Memories, Dreams and Reflections felt a bit like a sign. I had been regrettably late up to that point, thanks to Sunday afternoon traffic and cancelled trains. But then to catch such a chorus floating on the breeze as I ventured into the place madeContinue reading “Black Deer Live @ Strawberry Fields”
The Round Up in Liverpool
Songwriters’ Rounds contain three key ingredients which, when mixed together well, ensure their success. The Liverpool leg of The Round Up tour had great songs, stories and camaraderie in spades. Two Ways Home were joined by Katy Hurt, Demi Marriner, and Robert Vincent for a night that delivered plenty of laughs, delectable lyrics, and aContinue reading “The Round Up in Liverpool”
Paige Wolfe and Katy Hurt – A Joint Review
Both Paige Wolfe and Katy Hurt have made a wish this weekend. On the one hand, their wishes are very different. Yet at the heart of both of their new singles lies the theme of acceptance. In the case of Katy’s ‘Wish I Could Give You Up’, it is acceptance for the journey she hasContinue reading “Paige Wolfe and Katy Hurt – A Joint Review”
Katy Hurt – Sounds Good in a Bar
‘Sounds Good in a Bar’ is already a fan favourite. But we at Belles & Gals think it might just win over a few more converts to the music of Katy Hurt. This, her new single, and the first to be released from her upcoming debut album, ticks all the right boxes. It offers theContinue reading “Katy Hurt – Sounds Good in a Bar”
Katy Hurt – Face to Face
Katy Hurt is back with new music, and it expresses much of what we’ve been through over the last 18 months. ‘Face to Face’ is an ode to that universal feeling of separation and need for connection that we’ve all experienced, in different ways, throughout the pandemic. The line “We’re supposed to be closer thanContinue reading “Katy Hurt – Face to Face”
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