‘Get Ready’ finds Katie Dauson leaning confidently into the raw, kinetic joy of rock and roll, blending blues grit and rockabilly swagger into a track that feels both classic and personally charged
- I'm Not From London
- 2 days ago
- 2 min read
Known for her genre-fluid approach, Katie Dauson here distils her influences into something immediate and propulsive — a song that moves with purpose while carrying emotional weight beneath its bright exterior.
From the opening moments, ‘Get Ready’ establishes its momentum through driving rhythm guitar and punchy percussion. The groove is restless but controlled, echoing the energy of 70s rock while remaining grounded in modern production. Dauson’s decision to introduce harmonica — inspired by Bob Seger’s Katmandu — proves pivotal. Her harmonica lines cut sharply through the mix, adding texture and urgency while reinforcing the song’s blues lineage.
Katie Dauson strikes a balance between grit and clarity. There’s a rough-edged confidence in her delivery, shaped by influences like Wanda Jackson and Seger, but her phrasing remains precise. Lyrically, ‘Get Ready’ addresses self-doubt not as a weakness, but as a catalyst. Rather than internalising criticism, Dauson turns outward, challenging detractors to rise alongside her or step aside. The message is assertive without becoming defensive — framed through movement, rhythm, and uplift.
Instrumentally, the track feels hands-on and intentional. Dauson’s rhythm guitar work on her left-handed Gretsch Duo Jet adds warmth and bite, grounding the arrangement while allowing space for the harmonica to roam. Produced and engineered by James Nickle, the song retains a live-wire feel, resisting over-refinement in favour of immediacy.
‘Get Ready’ is a reminder of Dauson’s versatility and instinct as a performer. It’s a track that understands the power of energy — how joy, confrontation, and self-belief can coexist within the same musical breath. By merging classic rock forms with personal resolve, Dauson delivers a song that feels forward-facing, resilient, and unmistakably alive.
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