Katie Dauson Is Done Standing Still on ‘Get Ready’
- Curious For Music Team
- 22 minutes ago
- 2 min read
Get Ready finds Katie Dauson at a moment of clarity.
Known for her genre-fluid songwriting and instinctive musicianship, the Toronto-based artist uses this single to reaffirm her connection to the roots of rock and roll while pushing her sound forward with renewed conviction. It’s a track that feels less like a reinvention and more like a tightening of focus.
From the opening bars, the song establishes a sense of urgency. The rhythm guitar locks into a driving groove, played on Dauson’s left-handed Gretsch Duo Jet, while the harmonica cuts through with sharp, soulful phrasing. There’s a tactile quality to the instrumentation, as though each element is responding in real time to the others.
The harmonica, added after Dauson revisited Bob Seger’s Katmandu, becomes one of the track’s defining features. Rather than leaning on nostalgia, it injects a sense of grit and immediacy that elevates the song’s emotional stakes. It speaks to Dauson’s willingness to trust instinct and embrace spontaneity in her creative process.
Lyrically, Get Ready walks a careful line between confrontation and encouragement. The song acknowledges the presence of doubt — both internal and external — but refuses to be weighed down by it. Instead, Dauson reframes criticism as motivation, issuing a challenge that feels empowering rather than defensive.
Her vocal delivery reinforces this balance. There’s confidence in her tone, but also restraint, allowing the message to unfold without exaggeration. The influence of classic rock vocalists is evident, yet filtered through Dauson’s own lived perspective and emotional clarity.
Under James Nickle’s production, the track maintains an organic feel, prioritizing performance over polish. Get Ready ultimately captures an artist who understands her lineage, trusts her voice, and isn’t afraid to let energy and intention lead the way.
PR: Decent Music PR
