Katie Malco
Katie Malco is a British indie rock singer-songwriter known for her emotionally resonant and raw musical style. Malco's work captures the intricate balance between vulnerability and strength, reflecting personal experiences with striking honesty. Her debut album 'Failures' has been celebrated for its lyrical depth and evocative melodies, while the album is a cathartic journey through Malco's formative years, addressing themes of adolescence, trauma, and growth. With her distinctive voice and relatable storytelling, Malco continues to carve out a unique space in the indie rock landscape.
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"Soon enough, up-and-coming U.K. singer-songwriter Katie Malco won’t be so 'up-and-coming' anymore." - Paste Magazine
"Talent is her middle name." - BBC Introducing
"Katie Malco has one of those voices that always transfixes." - GoldFlakePaint
"Detailing loss, anger, hope, despair and absolute joy - a piano, a voice and the most vital honesty laid down in song this year.” - The 405
"Reflective" - Dork Magazine
Katie Malco writes music that sits quietly somewhere between an aching, serene sadness and a hopeful determination. She mourns her past and lays it out on the table for all to see, exposed with twitching nerves. Armed with only an old telecaster that's seen better days and her voice, Malco has toured the UK and mainland Europe with the likes of Julien Baker, Jenny Lewis, Bob Mould, Dawes, Kevin Devine, This is the Kit, BC Camplight, The Joy Formidable and We Were Promised Jetpacks.
Malco's most recent EP is a bold collection of piano based compositions recorded live in an old studio hall. The EP, 'Tearing Ventricles', was released on Alcopop! Records.
Malco is set to release her debut album, ‘Failures’, due for release in 2020 on 6131 Records (Julien Baker, Touché Amoré, Self Defense Family, Culture Abuse). She released a first single from the record, ‘Creatures’ in late 2019 to praise from Paste Mag, Brooklyn Vegan, CLASH, BBC6 Music, BBC R1, Radio X and Fresh Finds playlist on Spotify.
