Audra Watt – Catchphrases (2026)
Inspired by the likes of Simon and Garfunkel. James Taylor, and a bunch of other 60s and 70s folk musicians, Audra Watt began her journey into music at only age 4; I mean, she wasn’t even at school yet! Fiddle lessons, piano lessons, and later transitioning to the orchestra, where she chose the oboe, Watt made noise with zealous earnestness – and it was rather good. Skip ahead several years, and Watt has played in numerous bands, the Memphis Youth Symphony, toured Europe, and took courses in Country and Blues music. However, it was healthcare that caught her fancy, and she moved from music to “adulting”, building a career, getting married and enjoying parenthood. Then again, music wouldn’t stay put as embers continued to burn, and Watt stoked that fire to “fulfil my long-forgotten dream”.
Following her singles ‘I’m Not Sorry’ and ‘Any Day Now’, Nashville-based Watt released her new single, ‘Catchphrases’. Showcasing her celebration of life in its entirety, ‘Catchphrases’ is an emotional, intimate, melodic reflection of real-life experiences. It’s almost like climbing into her brain and expressing every thought with musical flair. When speaking about the track’s inspiration, Watt explains:
“The original spark for ‘Catchphrases’ actually came during a Father’s Day gathering with my dad, my husband, and our two sons. My dad used the phrase “he’s a good egg”, and my youngest son immediately asked, “What does that mean?” It made me realise that this funny little expression I grew up hearing from my dad had… become part of my own vocabulary… That moment sent me down this bigger train of thought about how language carries people forward… ‘Catchphrases’ invites listeners to recognise their own inherited expressions and celebrate the way people live on through the everyday language that shapes who we are.”
Lyrically, ‘Catchphrases’ resonates with audiences on a personal level, but the melody shouldn’t be ignored. Produced by Andrew King and Skyler Taylor, the single wavers between soft, mellifluous sounds, yet has a vulnerability hitting you with raw innocence. Harmonically entwined, drums, bass and a steady guitar create a warm foundation, while the pedal steel kicks along and a soaring electric guitar slices across. It’s ruggedly country, but adding Watt’s rich, honey-soaked vocals gives it an extra polish.
Find out more about Audra Watt on her official website, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and Spotify.
This artist was discovered via Musosoup #sustainablecurator
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