KATANKIN ALBUM LAUNCH - "SAID THE STARLING"
“Said the starling” is the much-anticipated debut album from Melbourne’s Katankin, a singer-songwriter who has slowly but surely been making her presence known in the indie music scene.
Following the release of her self-produced, solo debut EP “The quiet shimmer of the world” in late-2022, the artist enjoyed a string of appearances at major Victorian music festivals, and a Music Victoria nomination for Best Folk Work in 2023. Work on a full album began early this year, with Katankin again arranging and producing all the tracks herself, but this time accompanied by a full band, including occasional strings and horns.
The result is a powerful, eclectic and extremely well-crafted offering, marked by Katankin’s signature poeticism, razor-sharp lyrics and uniquely expressive vocal delivery. The songs by turns uplift and shatter; tenderly caress and then slam you down, showcasing the artist’s impressive range as both...
