Katie Keddie - “dead flame”

Photo by Carl Osbourn

From Nottingham, England, indie artist Katie Keddie is back on our blog with the dreamy sounds of “dead flame.”

After Keddie initially won us over with the more folksy gems of her previous EP, nothing much to say, “dead flame” arrives with a fully fleshed arrangement. A slow and steady beat combines with the bass to form a solid foundation, providing a soothing heartbeat to the track. Rhythm guitar pours gentle chords into the composition, while the seemingly eternal reflections of lead guitar soar across the top.

Keddie’s vocal enters the track in a melancholically nostalgic manner, offering heart-wrenching lines of lyrics that scale the walls of lost love. The occasional, subdued harmony appears in key areas, leaving a profound impact on the listener as it spreads “dead flame“ to the far reaches of the sonic landscape. Fans of Phoebe Bridgers and Julia Jacklin will find themselves right at home amidst this “sad-girl-indie-pop song for all of your summer break up needs” (Keddie).

We are hoping that “dead flame” is indicative of many future dream pop releases from Katie Keddie, as she successfully nails the genre with heartfelt precision. And until we can know for certain, you should give this tune the spins it deserves, as well as connect with Keddie online: Instagram | Spotify | Facebook | Bandcamp

-HD