Katie Dauson 'Get Ready'

There is a quiet confidence embedded within Get Ready, despite its outward exuberance. Katie Dauson understands that rock and roll’s enduring power lies not just in volume or attitude, but in emotional honesty. This single reflects an artist comfortable with her influences and unafraid to interrogate her own motivations.

The song’s energy is propelled by contrast. Bright, upbeat instrumentation masks lyrics that wrestle with doubt and opposition, creating a productive tension. Dauson’s harmonica lines, sharp and expressive, cut through the track with purpose, reinforcing the song’s sense of urgency and resolve.

Rather than positioning herself against detractors in anger, Dauson adopts a posture of challenge. The lyrics invite movement — forward, upward, onward. It’s a reframing of criticism as fuel, one that feels earned rather than defensive. This emotional intelligence elevates the song beyond a simple empowerment anthem.

Produced by James Nickle, Get Ready feels carefully restrained. Nothing lingers longer than necessary, and nothing feels underdeveloped. The track ends as it began — in motion — leaving the listener with a sense of continuation rather than closure.

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