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6/10

Kate Miller-Heidke is one of Australia’s exciting new solo artists. Her debut album, Little Eve, combines her uniquely individual lyrics with amusingly uplifting melodies, creating a collection of intriguing theatrical musicality.

Starting out in 2004 by releasing her first EP, Telegram, Kate demonstrated early promising signs, with the EP requiring six pressings in its first year, and achieved high rotation on Triple J for Space They Cannot Touch.

In 2005, Kate began her career as a lead opera vocalist, but soon found herself dreaming of advancing her solo career, releasing Circular Breathing in 2006. But it wasn’t until late ‘06 that Kate returned to the studio to commence work on her first full-length album.

A pianist, true-to-life vocalist, and charismatic songwriter, Kate has definitely held her debut off long enough!

Unquestionably extraordinary in every sense of the words, Kate has definitely gone outside the box when producing these wacky songs and undoubtedly set a new standard for alternative music in Aussie.

Each original song has a defined but diverse message, and is a combination of wit and meticulousness in her life. Also featured on her album are Kate’s band mates, who she has been playing with for three years, and their chemistry is unmistakable.

For me, Kate’s music is best summed up as a reflective documentation of thoughts and feelings, with an amazingly quirky but compassionate lightheartedness. It is easy to see this girl has got a lot more to show us!

LISA HOWELL