Katy J Pearson Brings Passion on New Album ‘Someday, Now’ (Review)

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I’d previously never heard of Katy J Pearson. Yet, as soon as the opening track, ‘Those Goodbyes‘, began with a haunting introduction, I knew I had to hear more. Her third release sees her return from a brief hiatus after 2022’s ‘Sound of the Morning‘. This led to her regathering both herself and her sound. At 10 tracks long with a running time of 37 minutes, this album favours quality over quantity. Furthermore, it doesn’t give enough time for the listener to get bored. Whilst not all songs will be added to my playlists, this LP as a whole is interesting, refreshing, and nostalgic, with a lot to give the listener.

The Bristol-based artist cites inspiration from the likes of Kate Bush and Fleetwood Mac, which is evident throughout. Her vocals are reminiscent of Stevie Nicks with modern production quality. Throughout, this creates a combination of old and new that feels different and intriguing. Katy’s vocal range is demonstrated through the various emotions portrayed on this album. ‘Constant‘ is a great example of her talent, with the melody of the chorus being almost haunting. With a stripped-back and slower-paced sound, it gives the listener the time to take in everything they hear.

The lyrics on this project often catch you off guard. There are some really nice moments that lure you away from a passive listening experience. Here, is where the artist pulls you right into the narrative. The third track from the album, ‘It’s Mine Now‘, is able to do this with a combination of emotional lyrics and a melancholic rhythm. Here, the verses are full of really carefully thought out imagery which is sewn together with the chorus of: ‘This tragedies mine now,’. While it is definitely a song that compliments the tracks before it, it opens up the record to explore a wider variety of emotions.

I appreciate an album that can pull elements of a variety of genres together and create a merge of sounds without feeling too forced. Throughout the LP, folk, country, and classic rock influences are pulled together through the instruments used. Quite a few songs have strong basslines which really help to bring the sound together and polish it off. In particular, acoustic and electric guitar are utilised thoroughly, with the latter being the highlight of the song ‘Grand Final‘, for me. The array of influences in this project was a real high point for me. You appreciate how she’s able to do this so well whilst also forming a sound that is unique and doesn’t feel at all dated.

As we move into the latter part of the LP, some songs can get quite forgettable. ‘Long Range Driver‘ and ‘Siren Song‘ are two that didn’t really captivate me. For example, the bassline of ‘Siren Song‘ was quite enjoyable. However, I feel like there wasn’t much substance and it was easy to lose interest. With quite a few songs on this record intriguing me right from the first few seconds, I expected more as we moved towards the end of the album.

‘Someday, Now‘ has something for a lot of different people. It’s an easy listen with a lot of layers to unpack and elements to delve further into. Not all songs are resonating with me but the music is well performed and emotional. Therefore, this is key to creating a great record. Katy J Pearson’s third LP has cemented her as someone who I want to hear more from. Moreover, she’s able to explore a variety of emotions, sounds, and melodies whilst compiling them together into one project which flows from song to song effortlessly. Overall, this is a great listen for staring out the window on an eerie Autumn afternoon.

Score: 7/10

Katy J Pearson is on Instagram and X. Stream the album below and read more album reviews here.

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