Kate Nash’s first album released with a label in over a decade – 9 Sad Symphonies is out now on Kill Rock Stars! Along with the album, Kate also shares the music video for her new single “Ray”.
Platinum-selling artist Kate Nash has released her anticipated new album 9 Sad Symphonies, out today on Kill Rock Stars. Inspired by Old Hollywood and vintage musicals, the album was co-written with Danish producer Frederik Thaae, who she worked with on the 2022 musical Only Gold. Along with the album, she also shares the music video for her new single “Ray,” a song that delves deeper into mental health struggles which Kate was inspired to write for a fan on their birthday. The video features professional Broadway dancers who she also worked with on Only Gold, including Tony nominee KarinePlantadit, SYTYCDwinner Gaby Diaz, original Hamilton cast members Thayne Jasperson and Morgan Marcell, among others.
“‘Ray’ is about suicidal thoughts and finding a way through your pain, the journey of a struggle with mental health. Giving yourself the chance to struggle and figure something out,” says Kate. “I did a livestream talk on my Patreon during the pandemic with the American Association of Suicidology as some of my fans were really struggling, we all were and we found support through each other. It was a really beautiful community building moment. We learnt a lot together and found ways to talk about these issues. I wrote this song for a fan on their birthday. I made the video whilst working on Only Gold with some of the incredibly talented cast members of the show, we performed it live like a talent show in one of our dressing rooms. It was such a sweet experience. It felt so genuine and nerve wracking, everyone really allowed themselves to be so vulnerable and they’re so beautifully talented I could have edited a million different versions of this music video!”
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