cathy kio

Smashing stereotypes and breaking boundaries; one indie song at a time. cathy kio is black, talented, and has something important to say. Fusing a creative blend of indie, folk, rock, and pop, cathy perfects the art of a rhythmic but dreamy sound. Her lyrics tease the boundary of spoken word; with almost every line holding hidden weight and meaning.

As one of the few black female artists on the indie scene, cathy hopes to bring a refreshing sense of culture and diversity to a saturated environment. Gaining substantial support in the Leeds and London music scenes; including sold-out headline shows, project funding, radio plays and press features, cathy is set to take the UK Indie scene by storm! With Glastonbury, Reading and Leeds, Tramlines, Live at Leeds and Victorious Festivals also under her belt, her future can only get brighter!

cathy kio’s debut EP is out now! Written and recorded over a 5 year span, Free Love explores the role of love in early adulthood. As her first ever body of work, the EP holds big significance, and is the culmination of collaborations, hard work and project funding. Listen now!