Keep an eye out for Kathy Katouzi and her latest track, “FLATL!NE.” While the song draws inspiration from the recent passing of her grandfather, it’s far from melancholic. Instead, it offers a refreshing mix of indie pop that feels perfectly at home on Spotify’s Late Night Vibes or Pop Sauce playlists.

Kathy’s sound is a distinctive blend of edgy indie pop, drawing influence from artists like Jeremy Zucker, Brakence, and Charli XCX.

Born and partly raised in Iran, Kathy never imagined music could be a viable path for her. Growing up in a culture where women were expected to be modest and creativity was often suppressed, she reflects, “In my country, creativity was taken from women, not provided.” It was only after moving to Toronto that she discovered music as her sanctuary, allowing her to finally express herself and find her voice.