Her music is deeply personal and introspective, with compositions drawn from her own life experiences and creative journey. Katie initiated the Songwriter Diaries, a 50‑part YouTube series exploring over 10 years of unreleased material written between ages 15 and 25. This project allowed her to revisit her early catalogue, reflect on personal setbacks, and connect emotionally with fans. Critics highlight her candid storytelling and emotive delivery, which resonate strongly across her evolving body of work.
After a difficult period involving personal loss, industry frustration, and silence, Katie made a powerful return with her Feather EP in 2023. This project marked a purposeful rebirth, showcasing her as a skilled guitarist and folk-tinged soul singer. She debuted it live with strings in intimate settings like Liverpool’s Nordic Church, supported by violin and piano accompaniment, to strong acclaim. The EP, described as artful and heartfelt, was praised on BBC Radio stations and helped reinvigorate her presence in the independent music scene.
Looking ahead, Katie has continued momentum with recent singles: “You Kill Me,” “In Your Shadow,” and “The Wheel,” all released in 2024. Her latest release, “In Your Shadow,” features soaring strings and poetic lyrics, described by BBC Scotland as “powerful vulnerability”; it also marked her first full production as a self‑producer and video director. With headline shows—including her 2025 performance at Grateful Fred’s Americana showcase—and a strong visual component to her artistry, Katie Nicholas continues to grow as a distinctive and expressive voice in the UK Americana/pop-folk landscape.
