"rolling down the runway I feel like running away / to jump off of the plane and lie face up in the rain...""
Float in the melancholy lake of "It's Not Hard" by singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalis Catbells and you might find yourself wanting to feel the embrace of someone dear to you. The swaying bass line will lull you to places in your brain that contain past memories. The song construction, simple yet moving and anchored in classic sounds made me think of an oddly lovely amalgam of artists like Pink Floyd, Nico, Mazzy Star, Fujita Maiko.
Oscar Wilde said: "Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth." and thought about this when trying to look past Catbells' whiskers. I am captured by the very dreamy sound. I love the plaintive lead guitar lines with hints of sparkles and psychedelia. Listen deeply and be good to yourself and others.
["It's Not Hard," the song explores deep-seated emotions and feelings of escapism in one's life. Catbells confides, " It's a song about that feeling of wanting to run away from all your problems and to be totally free from the past. Not looking back and not feeling the regret of the past. But ultimately it's about also realizing it's not possible to really run away...when doing what you want to do is quite hard or even impossible, but feeling like you want to do it is not hard at all."]
-Robb Donker Curtius
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THE FACTS AS WE KNOW THEM - PRESS NOTES:
https://www.instagram.com/catbellsmusic/?hl=en
Inspired by artists such as Mazzy Star and Nico, the track features poignant lyricism, stripped down vocals, and echoing guitar over a moody & lush melody.
Dreamy melancholic shoegaze meets alt-pop singer/songwriter Catbells engages her listeners with soft hypnotic vocals, lush soundscapes, and moody melodies that capture her deep, heartfelt emotions in the most intimate of ways. Gifted with a voice like an angel, Catbells gently immerses her listeners into a world of sweet nostalgia and velvety sentiments.
The singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist was introduced to the piano at age five, and by the 7th grade she was playing the guitar and writing songs about her middle school heartbreaks. After performing in several bands throughout her early music career, Catbells recently decided to focus on her own solo project.
Catbells is a somewhat enigmatic, shy wallflower type, with her name itself being an alter-ego. Named after the popular hiking spot recited in the famous children's book The Tale of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle by Beatrix Potter, Catbells' cinematic music is influenced by the vast natural wild. Raised in New England, Catbells often revisits the times of her childhood in her music, where she reflects on fond memories of the seasons changing, swimming in the eastern lakes, canoeing down the river, and working on the family farm.
Her deeply personal and introspective single "Fade - Rainy Day Demo" is an intimate and open-hearted reflection of lost love. “The song really wrote itself and the music needed to match the feeling of how the words felt. There are few people who are lucky enough to escape the feeling of a completely broken heart, and feeling like the person you loved so much just moved on like it was nothing, leaving you left there with a hole where your heart once was” confides Catbells. This emotionally raw and poignant narrative and accompanying music video features innovative illustrations of a sad cat saying farewell in a starry evening background. While on the single "Wilderness" Catbells’ soft-powered honeyed vocals float above stripped down melodies and dreamy lush acoustic soundscapes. The track was mixed by acclaimed producer Ali Chant (Aldous Harding, Perfume Genius, Soccer Mommy).
Catbells' upcoming single "It's Not Hard" explores deep-seated emotions and feelings of escapism in one's life. Catbells confides, " It's a song about that feeling of wanting to run away from all your problems and to be totally free from the past. Not looking back and not feeling the regret of the past. But ultimately it's about also realizing it's not possible to really run away...when doing what you want to do is quite hard or even impossible, but feeling like you want to do it is not hard at all."
With influences ranging from 60’s folk like Nico and Donovan to 90’s shoegaze artists including Mazzy Star, Catbells has combined the best of these genres into a potent fusion of lofi "sad girl" indie rock beloved by many.
Oscar Wilde said: "Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth." and thought about this when trying to look past Catbells' whiskers. I am captured by the very dreamy sound. I love the plaintive lead guitar lines with hints of sparkles and psychedelia. Listen deeply and be good to yourself and others.
["It's Not Hard," the song explores deep-seated emotions and feelings of escapism in one's life. Catbells confides, " It's a song about that feeling of wanting to run away from all your problems and to be totally free from the past. Not looking back and not feeling the regret of the past. But ultimately it's about also realizing it's not possible to really run away...when doing what you want to do is quite hard or even impossible, but feeling like you want to do it is not hard at all."]
-Robb Donker Curtius
* * *
THE FACTS AS WE KNOW THEM - PRESS NOTES:
https://www.instagram.com/catbellsmusic/?hl=en
Inspired by artists such as Mazzy Star and Nico, the track features poignant lyricism, stripped down vocals, and echoing guitar over a moody & lush melody.
Dreamy melancholic shoegaze meets alt-pop singer/songwriter Catbells engages her listeners with soft hypnotic vocals, lush soundscapes, and moody melodies that capture her deep, heartfelt emotions in the most intimate of ways. Gifted with a voice like an angel, Catbells gently immerses her listeners into a world of sweet nostalgia and velvety sentiments.
The singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist was introduced to the piano at age five, and by the 7th grade she was playing the guitar and writing songs about her middle school heartbreaks. After performing in several bands throughout her early music career, Catbells recently decided to focus on her own solo project.
Catbells is a somewhat enigmatic, shy wallflower type, with her name itself being an alter-ego. Named after the popular hiking spot recited in the famous children's book The Tale of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle by Beatrix Potter, Catbells' cinematic music is influenced by the vast natural wild. Raised in New England, Catbells often revisits the times of her childhood in her music, where she reflects on fond memories of the seasons changing, swimming in the eastern lakes, canoeing down the river, and working on the family farm.
Her deeply personal and introspective single "Fade - Rainy Day Demo" is an intimate and open-hearted reflection of lost love. “The song really wrote itself and the music needed to match the feeling of how the words felt. There are few people who are lucky enough to escape the feeling of a completely broken heart, and feeling like the person you loved so much just moved on like it was nothing, leaving you left there with a hole where your heart once was” confides Catbells. This emotionally raw and poignant narrative and accompanying music video features innovative illustrations of a sad cat saying farewell in a starry evening background. While on the single "Wilderness" Catbells’ soft-powered honeyed vocals float above stripped down melodies and dreamy lush acoustic soundscapes. The track was mixed by acclaimed producer Ali Chant (Aldous Harding, Perfume Genius, Soccer Mommy).
Catbells' upcoming single "It's Not Hard" explores deep-seated emotions and feelings of escapism in one's life. Catbells confides, " It's a song about that feeling of wanting to run away from all your problems and to be totally free from the past. Not looking back and not feeling the regret of the past. But ultimately it's about also realizing it's not possible to really run away...when doing what you want to do is quite hard or even impossible, but feeling like you want to do it is not hard at all."
With influences ranging from 60’s folk like Nico and Donovan to 90’s shoegaze artists including Mazzy Star, Catbells has combined the best of these genres into a potent fusion of lofi "sad girl" indie rock beloved by many.
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