Following the release of new single “Misery” on the 19th May 2021, Kate Nash has spoken to NME, talking about inspiration and her hit show GLOW.
The new single comes ahead of a new album to be released later in the year. The album is a reflection on all the changes of the last year and the trauma of living through a pandemic, including the singer’s struggles with depression.
Nash spoke to NME about how she struggled with feeling ‘useless’ before finding a way forward and discovering how to still maintain being a musician throughout the pandemic. When asked if she’s released the song now because it feels like the pandemic is over, Nash responded that that wasn’t the case. She vocalised the widespread feeling that ‘there’s a light at the end of the tunnel, but there’s a fear it’s all going to go wrong again.’
The “Foundations” singer told us the whole new album will reflect the downbeat energy of the recently released “Misery” as it documents her struggles with identity and mental illness during the Covid-19 lockdowns over the past year. Having the structure of everyday life and any prospect of touring stripped away is something most musicians have struggled with. Nash also touched on the difficulty of processing the sudden cancellation of her hit Netflix series GLOW in October 2020. Nash played Rhonda Richardson in the hit show, working with a cast including Alison Brie, Marc Maron, and Betty Gilpin over three seasons.
The singer’s future plans include a covid-safe road trip across the USA for a mini-tour called the ‘Safely Out Of The Bedroom Tour’. This is a tour with a difference, and she’ll be streaming the performances via Patreon from wild spots in the States. Starting with the Sequoia forest in California, the dramatic backdrops will make a pleasant difference from the year’s worth of shows from her bedroom and living room. Nash hopes that the combination of performances and adventures on the road will come together into a mini-documentary series for her fans to enjoy.
You can listen to and watch “Misery” below, and keep an eye out for Nash’s new album in the next few months.
