by jordan o’halloran
Cat & Calmell have been together for only six months. They are an amazing duo from Australia. While exploring their official Instagram page, it’s clear to see that the two of them are here to stay. Their music is reminiscent of female artists kicking ass like Olivia Rodrigo and Doja Cat. The two have powerful lyrics about breakups, shady men, and owning your worth.
Their brand new EP Life of Mine begins with the track, “Dramatic.” The beat starts off extremely soulful with the two in perfect harmony. The song then proceeds to fill the listener with lyrics of truth about a man not being the one. My heart was full of longing.
The EP continues with a wonderful song called “Jorge.” With the song saying, “I said I’m fine. But, I lied,” it feels accessible to everyone. The song discusses whether Jorge has a wife or not. Sometimes, we jump into relationships without fully knowing someone. The pain that comes with that can be pretty unbearable. The song shows that unrequited love.
The final song “Life of Mine” is a perfect end to a great EP. The lyrics saying “I am over it,” feel haunting yet relatable. Going through struggles in life can either help us grow or fail and this song helps get that message across. “Life of Mine” shows that even with struggle, we can prevail.
Since their debut, Cat & Calmell have earned more than 3 million streams. By receiving praise from NME, MTV, The Guardian, NOTION and GQ, it’s easy to see that they have staying power. With their first ever headline shows selling out, the world better be prepared. Cat & Calmell are a force to be reckoned with.