Running On Love
Self-Released, 2021
8/10
An indie outfit spearheaded by Kate Coleman, Run Katie Run explores a variety of sounds on this quick EP, where Adam Pendlington (guitar, banjo), Stephen Quinn (bass), and Ian Pendlington (drums) help illuminate the harmonies, melodies and power present in Coleman’s song craft.
“15 Minutes” starts the listen with pretty, expressive vocals as firm acoustic guitar and playful percussion help cultivate the soaring folk-rock and Americana hybrid, and “No Way Out” follows with a louder presence of rugged yet melodic roots rock that’s got plenty of energy and grit.
In the middle, “Stolen Time” trims the pace back with sublime beauty before building into an emotive display of warmth, while “Kinda Hoping” jangles a bit with a frisky charm that embraces some country influences in the EPs best track.
At the end, “Stay Or Leave” displays strong guitar work as rhythm and soulful swagger enters the playful climate, and “Running On Love” exits the listen with jam band dynamics amid the strong vocal work and equally strong attention to detail.
A universally enjoyable effort that fans of folk, pop, rock and Americana will enjoy, Coleman and company clearly possess much talent, and let’s hope they’re gearing up for a marathon not a sprint, and much more is on the horizon.
Travels well with: Hope Dunbar- Sweetheartland; Julian Taylor- The Ridge;