A Deli Premiere: Katy Rea releases “Actress” from debut EP; plays Elsewhere 10.24

Hot on the upcoming release of her debut EP, singer-songwriter Katy Rea has released the hook-filled track "Actress". Complete with Rea’s trademark grittiness, the song looks back on the artist’s upbringing in Texas and how her childhood shaped her present. With her band, Katy plays music reminiscent of Laura Marling, with her voice echoing Kate Bush’s idiosyncrasies and range. And if you listen closely, you might hear the quirks — such as alternate tunings and creative chord structures — singing from Rea’s guitar. Her upcoming EP S.K.O.W. — short for Some Kind Of Woman — will drop on October 26th with the release show scheduled for the 24th at Elsewhere Zone 1. Listen to the Deli NYC premiere of "Actress" below. – Will Sisskind