Independent Christchurch-based songstress Katie Thompson now has three full-length studio albums under her belt, the most recent being Bittersweet (2019), which she recorded with award-winning producer Ben Edwards at Lyttelton’s The Sitting Room.

Bittersweet explores the link between her own childhood experiences and those of her young daughter; connections to the land and landscapes and the everyday challenges we all face.

The result is an unpretentious, confident and personal release that adeptly covers many qualities that draw fans to classic country music. This is highlighted through the instruments, the range of tempos and mood, and the lyrical honesty of life’s mixed emotions laid bare. The title track, Bittersweet, itself encapsulates Katie’s ongoing journey as a performer and a mother.

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