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Katie Wood

he new single from Katie Wood. Entitled “Uh huh Yeah” depicts everything
Tthat comes with agoraphobia - the frustration, anger and resentment, but also
hope and self-acceptance. Featuring muted tones, 80’s drums and emotional, raspy
vocals reminiscent of Haim meets Kate Bush.

Having garnered acclaim from the likes of Billboard, DIY, NYLON, MTV and the
BBC, Wood hopes that her music will continue to enable others to feel powerful
and like they’re not alone in this world.

There’s a place that exists somewhere between the past and future, that isn’t now.
A kingdom of flamboyance, eccentricity and otherworldly hues and a desire for
charm beyond the physical. This is where you will find Katie Wood, music for the
electric, songs that permeate the heart, lyrics that reveal your power, and a voice to
remember. Welcome to her world.

Following the successful release of “Steve”, Wood is unveiling “Uh huh Yeah”. The
self-produced track narrates the singer’s struggle with agoraphobia and the power-
less feeling it entails. Wood confides, “I couldn’t face leaving my flat, let alone go to
work or see my friends and I just felt so powerless. So the song is about that feeling
and in many ways accepting it as a way to move on through it, I do believe that you
have to face your fears to overcome them.”

“Uh huh Yeah” depicts everything that comes with agoraphobia - the frustration,
anger and resentment, but also hope and self-acceptance. Detailing the journey of
finding light at the end of the tunnel, Wood has crafted a poignant song of sincerity
and self-discovery. “Uh huh Yeah” features muted tones, 80’s drums and emotional,
raspy vocals reminiscent of Haim meets Kate Bush. Drenched in ethereal backing
vocals, Wood has established a distinct sound and strong identity that is entirely
her own.

Wood’s music is immersed in emotion, using writing as a form of escapism and
expression. The musician shares, “All of my music has a kind of sarcastic charm
to it, even though I mainly write about my own life experiences I don’t actually
take myself ALL that seriously and it’s part of who I am - to use humour alongside
somewhat depressing and solemn subjects.”

The London based artist is heavily inspired by the likes of post-punk and new wave
bands such as Blondie, The Cure and Echo and the Bunnymen, as well as the glam
rock days of T. Rex and Bowie. Soaking up the heavy, distorted sounds of these
artists, Wood presents it in a beautiful and graceful delivery.

Having garnered acclaim from the likes of Billboard, MTV and the BBC, Wood
hopes that her music will continue to enable others to feel powerful and like they’re
not alone in this world. She is on a mission to help listeners be as authentic as pos-
sible and to overcome their hardships and fears.

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