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New Release ‘Undergrowth by Kate Prendergast

“When does a house become home?”

This song is about the experience of finding yourself somewhere new and feeling lost. It is about the struggle for balance and the search for hope and the feeling of being at home.

“At only 14 years of age, singer-songwriter Kate Prendergast is already putting older, more mature artists to shame. Despite her tender years, her songs have that deep profoundness of “an old soul” with delicate vulnerability guiding the soothing melodies. ." 
- The Other side Reviews
“Fans of Laura Marling and Beth Orton will absolutely love this and I, for one, can't wait to see how this burgeoning career develops over the coming years.“
- Listen with Monger
“You wouldn't even believe her age when you hear her sing. It sounds like there's quite a life already lived in her vocal. Full of all the emotions brought to humans during their lifetimes. Nostalgia, sorrow, regrets, acceptance and moving on. A little bit of "what if" thrown in the mix.”
- Music from the Heart

Kate Prendergast Bio

Kate Prendergast is an alt-folk musician and singer-songwriter living in County Meath in Ireland. A keen vocalist, she also plays piano and guitar and is learning bass and drums. She writes her own music and likes to experiment with different genres and sounds. Kate enjoys listening to everything from Zach Bryan to Eminem but loves performing folk, blues and soul songs and is especially inspired by the music of Amy Winehouse and the Irish band Kingfishr.

Kate is carefully building a portfolio of original songs whilst working on constantly developing her different musical abilities. She has recently started performing in public and sharing her music online. Her work is available on all major streaming platforms and is regularly featured on radio.

Her first single ‘Past Letters’ was recorded in her small home studio. Her latest song ‘Undergrowth’ was recorded by Declan Legge at Analogue Catalogue Studio B with drums and bass provided by the talented Darragh Tibbs.

Artwork

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Lyrics and Credits

Lyrics, arrangement, vocals, rhythm guitar and piano by Kate Prendergast

Recording, Mixing, Mastering, Lead Guitar, Keyboard by Declan Legge, Analogue Catalogue Studio B

Drums and bass by Darragh Tibbs

Photographs and Artwork: David Prendergast

I know.
I know there’s a place that’s better than this.
But I can’t get back
And I’ve stayed
Stayed in the crosshairs
Of Good and Bad
And I know how that sounds

Don’t try to test me
I’ve lived here long enough
This aint a home, it’s just a house
I can’t lie with this type of stuff

There is a house full of trouble and pain
But I locked it all up for some time away
And across the road is where the joy stays
But now it’s too scared to come and play
But sometimes you hear it sing

And I’ve tried to take it
I’ve tried, I really have you know
But it’s too overgrown

Don’t try to test me
I know my way around
Not a home yet
Still just a house
But I’m getting used to the sound

And there’s ghosts
Living in the undergrowth
Down in the undergrowth
Living in the undergrowth

When does a house become home?

Kateprendergastmusic@gmail.com