Australian indie-rock royalty Katy Steele sits down with Paul Cashmere at Noise11.com to discuss her intimate new project, Undressed.
After decades fronting the iconic Little Birdy and forging a successful solo career, Katy Steele is stripping everything back. In this candid interview, Katy reveals the “nerve-wracking” process of self-releasing music and why she felt the need to revisit her past catalog. From the raw energy of her 2003 breakout hit “Relapse” to haunting covers of Lou Reed, The Smiths, and Patti Smith, Katy explains how removing the heavy production allows her lyrics to finally take center stage.
Katy also opens up about the “out-of-body” experience of looking back at lyrics she wrote as a teenager and the challenges of balancing the creative “brain” with the administrative grind of being an independent artist. Fans can also get a preview of her upcoming national tour-a stripped-back duo performance alongside multi-instrumentalist Jesse-which promises to be her most personal live experience yet.
Whether you’re a long-time Little Birdy fan or a lover of raw, acoustic storytelling, this Q&A offers a deep look into the evolution of one of Australia’s most enduring voices.
Topics covered:
The making of the new album Undressed.
Revisiting the Little Birdy era and the song “Relapse.”
Why she chose to cover “Because the Night” and “Perfect Day.”
Moving from a full band to an intimate duo live show.
Future plans for a “family-influenced” Volume 2.
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