CATTY's EP 'Bracing For Impact' Offers a Dose of Authenticity.

      She’s expressing her truth...

      Welsh glam-pop sensation CATTY has released her new EP ‘Bracing For Impact’ in its entirety.

      Now available, the EP is preceded by a series of vibrant singles, with CATTY reflecting on her position within the music industry during this phase of her career.

      A natural rebel, her bold style and inherent honesty ensure an engaging experience, with ‘Bracing For Impact’ presenting several personal revelations.

      Crafted over a year, CATTY balances feelings of frustration and joy, her sharp humor paired with some of her most captivating melodies.

      CATTY remarks…

      I spent a year of my life trying to shield myself so much that I forgot to truly live. This entire EP is essentially me admitting that I’m terrified of failing, I’m terrified of being hurt, I’m terrified of not having a happy ending, but I deserve to live life.

      ‘Bracing For Impact’ is basically my declaration of presence, I know who I am, I’ve been in this industry for a decade, put me on your stages! I’ll pour my heart out while performing and you’ll see it manifest through my music. It’s strange not to be writing breakup songs right now, I thought that was where I thrived, so if anyone needs me to bash their boyfriend, I’m available to write for others and I would enjoy that.

      Listen now.

      CATTY will headline a sold-out show at Colours Hoxton in London on October 30th, followed by supporting Beth McCarthy on a UK tour throughout November.

      Photo Credit: Nat Traxel

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