Katie Dauson Unveils Psychedelic New Single “The Company We Keep” with Innovative 3D Vinyl Release
- Danielle Holian
- 2 days ago
- 2 min read
Artwork Credits: Katie Dauson | Press Images Credits: James Nickle
Independent artist Katie Dauson has released her new single, “The Company We Keep,” a swirling, 1960s-inspired psychedelic rock track that blends vintage influences with a playful, modern physical release concept. The song will be issued digitally alongside a special 7-inch vinyl picture disc, featuring a 3D design and cover artwork, with 3D glasses included in the packaging, turning the record into a fully immersive visual and musical experience.
“The Company We Keep” came together unexpectedly during a quiet evening at home. Dauson had already planned several early-2026 releases, but something about the schedule didn’t feel complete. Known for her fondness for symmetry, she prefers to release music in pairs for vinyl editions, and with three songs prepared, she knew she needed one more.
That missing song arrived in an instant.
“One evening after dinner, I was sitting at the kitchen table with my dad, sipping a glass of wine, when the words just hit me between the eyes,” Dauson recalls. “According to him, my face went completely blank. He thought something was wrong, but I was fine, I just grabbed a pen and paper and wrote the song right there.”
The resulting track captures the spirit of classic 1960s psychedelic rock, both lyrically and sonically. The song tells the story of someone who isolates themselves from the world and watches life drift by from a distance. Yet beneath the introspective mood lies a thread of optimism. In the final verse, the character prepares to sleep in anticipation of a new day, and notably, the pre-chorus disappears after that moment, a subtle musical shift that Dauson believes hints at hope and change.
Musically, “The Company We Keep” draws inspiration from the experimental spirit of the 1960s rock era, particularly bands like Strawberry Alarm Clock, whose colourful sound helped define psychedelic rock. That era’s willingness to experiment with new textures, from unconventional instrumentation to effects, shaped Dauson’s approach to the track.
Interestingly, restraint became part of the creative process. While she initially planned to use an array of effects pedals on the rhythm guitar, she ultimately chose a cleaner sound.
For the recording, Dauson played a left-handed 2012 Gibson SG Standard in Cherry, a guitar whose tone and style evoke the classic rock era that inspired the track.
The single was engineered, mixed, and mastered by James Nickle, continuing the long-standing collaboration behind many of Dauson’s recordings. Dauson wrote the song’s music and lyrics and performed rhythm guitar on the track.
With its nostalgic psychedelic sound, thoughtful storytelling, and a visually striking 3D vinyl edition, “The Company We Keep” offers listeners both a sonic journey and a collectable piece of art, celebrating the adventurous spirit of 1960s rock while presenting it through a distinctly modern lens.
PR Contact: Danielle Holian, danielle.holian@decentmusicpr.com
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