KATE WESTWOOD - Hollywood

‘Hollywood’ is as fierce as you would expect. Built over uplifting and euphoric pop matter, the record evolves over groovy drums and funk-flavoured guitar stylings, providing the perfect background for Westwood’s charming and evocative vocals. Perhaps there’s a vintage flair in it, mostly drawn from 90s soul and pop material, but overall, ‘Hollywood’ balances between modern solutions and tradition in order to deliver a piece that feels relatable and friendly, both in its production and nuanced lyricism.

Emerging from Melbourne, Australia, Westwood knows full well the industry she’s walking into. While some would define her as a ‘mature artist’ - whatever that means - we simply acknowledge the stunning songwriting prowess and the energy she puts into her music. We are also confident she’ll connect with a wide number of listeners, inspired by the empowering first-hand experience of being a woman in today’s society.

As Kate explains: “Hollywood’ talks about the challenge we all face in this social media culture - we all want to be known, to belong, to be accepted but in the culture we live in, we're told that the way to do that is through going viral, becoming an influencer or finding our 15 minutes of fame.”

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On Rotation: Kate Westwood - ‘Hollywood’