Kitty Liv Durham by Dean Chalkley

Kitty Liv Shines On Solo Statement ‘Sweet Dreams’

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Kitty Liv may well be a new name to some of you, but you’ll no doubt be familiar with her work. A hugely talented multi-instrumentalist – she can sing, play some phat funky drums, strum the guitar, and scorch the harmonica, amongst other talents – Kitty is also a key figure in London’s soul-meets-funk-meets-rock’n’roll community of analogue heads.

Finding fame and acclaim as one-third of family band Kitty, Daisy and Lewis, the trio spent a good decade or so touring the world before opting to focus on a few different projects. Kitty – together with brother Lewis Durham – set up a glorious all-analogue studio in their native Kentish Town, working with some of the brightest lights in the city.

Her own solo work steadily took shape. A flurry of festival shows this summer put wind underneath her wings, before Kitty Liv inked a deal with revered independent label Sunday best Recordings.

New single ‘Sweet Dreams’ is an excellent starting point, meshing together some of her key influences into a song that both coy, and wonderfully open. Starting with that dulcet, doo wop leaning vocal it then moves into a quietly urgent arrangement, all clipped guitars and funky soul appeal.

Rooted in that delicious vocal, ‘Sweet Dreams’ is Kitty Liv at her most confident. With the full vinyl release incoming – order your copy now – we’re able to showcase the single and its video, shot by renowned photographer Dean Chalkley.

Introducing the song, Kitty tells Clash…

I wrote this this song whilst lying in bed with ex-partner, little did I know it would spark the beginning of a solo project that has led me up a musical and emotional path, enabling me to harbour some of my greatest influences.

Self-producing ‘Sweet Dreams’ with my brother in our analogue studio allowed us to capture the raw honesty and intimacy of the song, and having something visually as intimate was due to the masterful touch of Dean Chalkley. Always a pleasure working with Dean, his artistic visions and cracking sense of humour ensure a splendid time is had by all!

Tune in now.

Order ‘Sweet Dreams’ on vinyl.

Photo Credit: Dean Chalkley

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