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wow relate to so much of this & am moved by the ferocity of your writing! yes, we rarely talk about how even just creating art is a monumental triumph for people who have been told they have no place in it, a miracle & often an act of extreme emotional anguish. but also strength, power. biggest congrats to you on your wonderful songs 💜 also in case you havent read this, jessica hopper has a bomb essay on women being excluded from

emo: https://www.rookiemag.com/2015/07/where-the-girls-arent/

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wow this Hopper essay! hitting so hard. thanks for this note Katie, you’re such an inspiration and you are always YOU in your songs which i’ve always found to be your strength. cheers 🤍

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Apr 12Liked by Mallory Hawk

This is a great, compelling story of artistic discovery. I will admit that I dislike so much of the music you mentioned (emo, Green Day, Weezer) that my expectations were not high when I pressed play on the video - but what a lovely song creating a beautifully reflective mood. Please keep going!

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Haha! Glad it surprised you. Thanks so much

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