New Release! Exhale

About

Kate Prendergast

Kate Prendergast is a young, rising Irish multi-instrumentalist with a gift for crafting deeply evocative songs, blending indie folk, blues, country and alternative rock. Her music is a raw and soulful mix of personal reflection and sharp storytelling, shaped by influences ranging from Bob Dylan to Radiohead and Jeff Buckley.

She burst onto the scene in 2024 with her debut single ‘Past Letters’, quickly followed by Undergrowth, Lavender Country, Ignition, Retold Tale, Glass and Glue and Exhale produced in collaboration with producer Declan Legge at Big Space Studios under the Stray Dog records label. Her songs have become stapes on Irish, UK and International radio, resonating with listeners for their emotional depth and rich sonic textures. Whether performing solo or with a band, Kate captivates audiences with her haunting voice and magnetic stage presence.

Kate was a showcase artist at Your Roots are Showing – Ireland’s Folk Conference 2026, grassroots artist of the week by RTE 2FM, and nominated by Radio Wigwam for Best Folk and Acoustic Act 2026. She has opened for Aslan and recently played the Galway Folk Festival. Kate has a new EP under development with plans to release in Fall 2026 and has been selected as an official showcase artist for Folk Alliance International 2026 in Chicago, IL. She is currently planning a tour of Canadian Folk Festivals for the Summer of 2027.

Kate continues to carve out her place in the music world – fearless, introspective, and impossible to ignore.

FFO: Laura Marling, Beth Orton, Natalie Merchant, Joan Baez

Previous support from RTE Folk on One, BBC Introducing, RTE 2FM, Today FM, Q Radio, The Sound Lab, Amazing Radio, Red FM, Spin SW, 98FM, Hot Press, RTE Entertainment, etc.

Gallery

Young woman with long dark hair wearing a gray cap, black jacket, and colorful scarf, playing an acoustic guitar outdoors near a body of water with overcast sky.
A young woman walking in a forest with fall foliage, carrying a guitar case, dressed in black thigh-high boots, a dark skirt, and a brown leather coat.
A woman standing on a road holding a black guitar case decorated with various stickers. She is dressed in black knee-high boots, a black jacket, a colorful plaid scarf, and a brown cap. The background is a foggy rural landscape with power lines and a fence.
A woman with long brown hair wearing a white long-sleeve shirt, gray pants, and red sneakers is sitting on a wooden chair playing an electric guitar with a natural wood finish. She is in a room with wooden floors, and various music equipment and wires are on the floor and table around her.
A young woman with long dark hair sits at a table in a dimly lit room, looking to the side. She is wearing a light-colored long-sleeve shirt. The background features a window with bright light shining through, creating a silhouette effect around her head. The table in front of her has a book, a mug, and a small container of snacks.
A musician with long brown hair, wearing a white shirt and black pants, sitting on a wooden chair, playing a grand piano in a room with natural light coming through a window. There is music equipment and various items around her.
A woman with long curly brown hair wearing a white long-sleeve shirt and black patterned pants, sitting on a wooden chair, playing a vintage upright piano with an open lid, in a room with a colorful rug, papers, and a microphone stand nearby, recording or practicing music.

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Kateprendergastmusic@gmail.com
00353 (87) 9095185