Katie Dauson Releases Eighth Studio Album 'Change'

Danielle Holian
1 day ago
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A genre-blending collection inspired by rock and roll legends, personal reflection, and the inevitability of transformation

Singer-songwriter Katie Dauson proudly announces the release of her eighth studio album, Change, a vibrant and eclectic collection of songs that explores transformation, self-reflection, love, and the power of embracing life’s uncertainties.

Hailing from Richmond Hill, Ontario, Katie Dauson has built a dynamic career as an independent artist whose music has been featured in notable publications including Earmilk, Tinnitist, and Sonic Sisters Magazine. A familiar presence throughout Toronto’s music scene, Dauson has performed at notable venues while carving out a path that emphasizes artistic sophistication and musical growth beyond traditional pub culture.

Produced and engineered once again by longtime collaborator James Nickle, Change showcases Dauson’s evolving artistry through an inspired blend of pop, rockabilly, classic rock and roll, folk influences, and heartfelt balladry.

“This whole album is about change, and being able to accept and deal with the consequences of all the changes around us,” says Dauson.

The album opens with its title track, “Change,” a song that transformed alongside Dauson’s own creative process. Initially conceived as an acoustic folk piece, the track evolved into a pop and synth-inspired anthem that ultimately became both the album’s title track and opening statement.

Throughout Change, Dauson draws inspiration from an impressive range of musical influences and vinyl discoveries. “You Say You Want Me” channels modern rockabilly energy inspired by Blondie’s Parallel Lines, while “Life in a Day Dream” blends 1960s-style rock and roll with influences from The Lovin’ Spoonful and Hall & Oates, inspired in part by Hall & Oates’ “You Make My Dreams Come True.”

Dauson’s love for classic instrumentation shines on “Saxophone Fever Blues,” a tribute to the expressive power of saxophone-driven rock and roll inspired by Fats Domino and his legendary live performances. Meanwhile, “We Could Go Dancing,” written during a late-night bout of insomnia, delivers a heartfelt rock ballad influenced by Bob Seger’s Against the Wind.

The album continues its stylistic journey with “Sing the Blues Away,” an uplifting sing-along inspired by The Marshall Tucker Band, and “Ballad of Medusa and Olivar,” a reworked and deeply personal song shaped by the songwriting traditions of Bob Dylan and Electric Light Orchestra, centered on themes of love and redemption.

On “I’m Feelin’ Groovy,” Dauson embraces the spirit of 1960s rock and roll with a celebration of music and joy, while “Lay Me Down” offers an intimate acoustic love ballad born from a moment of emotional vulnerability and inspired by classic Beatles songwriting.

Closing the album is “Mamma Bear Shuffle,” a playful, Dylan-inspired finale sparked by Blonde on Blonde and designed to leave listeners on an energetic and unexpected high note.

With Change, Katie Dauson continues to push her creative boundaries while staying rooted in the timeless musical influences that shape her sound. The result is an album that feels both nostalgic and refreshingly personal; an honest reflection on change itself and the resilience required to navigate it.

Change Track Listing

Change

You Say You Want Me

Life in a Day Dream

Saxophone Fever Blues

We Could Go Dancing

Sing the Blues Away

Ballad of Medusa and Olivar

I’m Feelin’ Groovy

Lay Me Down

Mamma Bear Shuffle

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