October 19th 2024.
Cat Burns is a rising star who has a promising future ahead of her, but only if she continues to push her musical abilities to the maximum. She recently proved herself to be a force to be reckoned with during the closing night of her early twenties tour. And after witnessing her impressive performance, I am ready to see her reach her full potential.
At just 24 years old, Cat's music career skyrocketed in 2022 with the release of her single "Go" in 2020. The song went viral on TikTok, becoming an empowering heartbreak anthem with a catchy chorus that resonated with listeners: "Pack up your stuff and go, go, go, go." Since then, her musical talent has been recognized with double platinum status, three Brit award nominations, and a coveted Mercury Prize nod for her debut album, "early twenties."
Cat's music is a unique blend of gospel, pop, and guitar-led indie sounds that have a raw and intimate quality to them. Her stunning melodies tug at the heartstrings, and her vulnerable lyrics touch on the deepest fears and darkest thoughts we all have in our early twenties. During her concert at the packed Roundhouse, Cat's audience was diverse, spanning across demographics. And although there was a majority of female fans, there were also men swaying along to her stirring vocals and impactful lyrics.
With every song she sings, Cat imbues a deep emotional texture that captivates her audience. As she opens the show with her album track "Alone," she sings, "Don't want to be alone forever," setting the theme for the evening. Her original discography is defined by its confrontational nature, delving into topics like epic love, self-care, and the fear of losing someone you value in songs like "End Game," "Happier Without You," and "You Don't Love Me Anymore."
Cat's appeal to her own demographic, queer Gen Zs, is evident in songs like "Anxiety" and her newly-debuted track "Girls," which touch on relatable themes. She has a vulnerable relatability to her lyrics, but I can't help but want to see her flex her writing skills even more. In an industry that can often be tough, Cat brings a layer of intersectionality, emotional depth, and playfulness that is a breath of fresh air.
Listening to Cat's album on headphones feels like a balm for the lovelorn, lost, and confused youth trying to find meaning in heartbreak and rejection. But experiencing her music live is a whole other level. The crowd was filled with untempered passion, using this space as a catharsis for their rage and sorrow. This was most evident during Cat's performance of "Free," where the audience lit up, releasing themselves from the pressures of everyday life to bask in this moment of musical ecstasy with fellow fans.
It's particularly powerful to see a Black female singer thrive in such a tough industry. Throughout the concert, Cat's vocals remained steady, smooth, and pitch-perfect, filled with a pathos that truly shone in her song "Healing." As she remembered her late grandfather, she was moved to tears, showcasing her emotional depth and vulnerability.
There's no denying that Cat is a powerhouse of talent, but I couldn't help but feel that there is so much more she could bring to life on stage. With her raw attitude towards life and impressive vocal range, I couldn't help but feel that there is still so much depth and height to be explored in her voice.
As a fan, I was ecstatic to have scored tickets to Cat's concert at Roundhouse. And after seeing her perform live, I couldn't help but wish for more. There were moments when I found myself yearning to witness the extreme edges of Cat's abilities and how she would fare playing around with different genres and tempos. Her cover of "Teenage Dirtbag" offered a fresh side to the artist I had seen before and got the audience grooving in a gritty and urgent way that the concert had not yet provided.
As the concert came to an end with an energetic performance of "Go," I knew I had witnessed a star in the making. If Cat can maintain her current grip on the industry while creatively pushing boundaries in her future albums and performances, she is sure to be a winner. "Early twenties," Cat's debut album, is available for streaming now.
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