Bustle Booth
The singer-songwriter discusses her journey from TikTok stardom to chart success.
Cat Burns frank, intimate lyrics read like the long texts you draft in your notes before hitting send.
Each line is deeply personal almost as if youre peeking over Burns shoulder while she types on the bus.
This has been going on for too long, she sings in Its Over.
Don’t know how else to say this all, but you, you ain’t the one.
This confessional style is an entirely conscious decision on Burns part.
Because Im like, Oh my god, theyve written this songforme.
Like I have an evencloser relationship with the artist now.
I wanted to verify I did that for my listeners.
Free was originally written for Burns mother, who struggled with her daughters sexuality for a time.
The first demo we had of it was just me on the piano.
This is so beautiful.
When I told my mum about that, she was like, Wow, this is really powerful.
This is bigger than you and me now.
This little song, as Burns describes it, experienced the fairytale Gen Z success story.
I think a group of 15 year olds just found the sound and started using it, she says.
Even with TikTok fame and chart success under her belt, Burns has so much to look forward to.
Get to know more about Burns in her Bustle Booth before she takes over your Spotify suggested list.
In The Bustle Booth
What’s your coffee order?
A latte with oat milk.
What are the saved weather locations on your phone?
London, Newcastle, Brighton, Milton Keynes, Newport, Birmingham, Rome, Stockholm, Gothenburg.
I went to Sweden a few years ago and saved the weather locations.
Looks like I just still havent changed it…
What’s your star sign?
Favourite overused film quote?
Oh, you wanna talk about moooottttheeeers!!
What was your fave cartoon as a kid?
The Proud Familyon Disney.
Whats one movie or TV show youre currently obsessed with?
There’s a show on Netflix calledLock & Keythat I really like.
Who is your celebrity idol?
You know, I really dont have one.
Go-to karaoke song?
Damn, I’m not a fan of karaoke.
I find it very awkward.
I think it’s a really awkward thing, especially when you sing for a living.
If you had to be on a reality TV show, what would it be?
Big Brother the OG.
What’s something that’s inspiring you lately?
All the new music from other artists.
There’s been some people online doing pop songs but written in really cool ways.
Like, there’s one girl called Maddie Zahm.
She’s got a song out right now called Fat Funny Friend.
And it’s such a beautifully written song.
It’s basically like a ballad.
The way she pulls the whole song together is just beautiful.
I just keep listening to it on repeat.
I’d love to work with her one day.
What is something you would want people to say about you?
She’s cool, man.
This article was originally published onMay 20, 2022
