Folk Pop from Cat Cork

Hailing from Australia, Cat Cork is a musician and singer-songwriter renowned for his unique sound and fresh approach to songwriting. With a background in law, aptly named Cat is also a friend of multiple felines and often has his furry companions around when he’s writing and recording.

First showcasing his original sonic vision on his 2016 record Ulysses, he then took a hiatus from music. When the creative spark inspired him to start writing again, he started to put together the music that would form his upcoming sophomore album titled Silver & Gold, featuring songs recorded amidst his busy schedule as a lawyer, collaborating with musicians from various corners of the globe.

Now he brings us the first taste of the forthcoming LP with the new single “Post Man,” a track that came to life over the course of several months with the efforts of multiple talented musicians from all over the world. Linking up with longtime collaborator Cameron Taylor to produce the song, Cat Cork also enlisted the likes of trombonist Karl Lyden, Samuel Da Silva on clarinet and saxophone, Jonas Hocherman on tuba, trumpets from Jon-Paul Frappier and Bence Taborszky, cellist Ben Trigg, Chris Barber on drums and violin courtesy of Nikos Mavridis.

Serving up a whimsical folk pop sound with a classic singer-songwriter feel, with “Post Man” Cat Cork delivers a truly charming song full of laid back rhythm, bright melodies and colourful instrumentation. Jumping straight in with Cat’s delicate vocals wrapped in a hazy aesthetic, the pulse of bass guitar and mellow shuffle of drums combine with the jangly twang of guitar tones to craft a retro vibe.

Warm brass tones ring out as Cat spins memorable melodic vocal lines, laying up with silky stretched lines and staccato pips to create an enchanting soundscape capped by smooth sax timbre and rhythmic strings. Taking flight with slick electric guitar leads, the song drifts through a dreamy sonic world filtered through a nostalgic, sepia-toned musical lens that completely draws you in.

Built on a marching rhythm and brimming with catchy vocal lines that glide beautifully above the arrangement, “Post Man” is a superb new single of timeless songwriting and stellar musicianship. Marking his triumphant return and with his upcoming sophomore record on the horizon, Cat Cork is sure to continue delighting listeners throughout this year and beyond.

Listen to Post Man below

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