The EP includes previous releases ‘Landscapes’ and ‘Holy Flesh’, alongside brand-new single ‘Hooks’. A music video for ‘Hooks’ lands the same day, co-directed with the artist Ana Lemos. The video concept was to centre the visuals around a choreographed performance by Kate to create visuals that reflect the primal feelings within the track.

Listen to ‘Landscapes’ EP HERE

Watch ‘Hooks ’music video HERE

The Landscapes EP pieces together an emotive narrative. PRIESTESS’ haunting, crystalline vocal wraps around swirling electronica and plunging basslines to describe silent rages, against harassment, toxic relationships and the environmental damage we are inflicting on our planet. The artistry and power behind each track is reinforced by three evocative music videos which beautifully express the energy and passion of the music.

Kate said about the ‘Landscapes’ EP “This debut EP came from many different spaces and angles emotionally. The name of the title track became an embodiment for the Landscapes of feeling that it was written within. Stitching together a mix of moments in time, whilst I was going through different experiences. It is also representative of how my work has an intrinsic connection to nature and the mirroring of ourselves within its cycles of death and rebirth.

She continued to talk about Lead single ‘Hooks’ “This track was written about my experience within an abusive relationship and the relatability I felt about people that ‘go back’ to their partners even when they know it’s unhealthy and bad for them. This experience was one that was very hard for me to extricate myself from and I felt it was like an intoxicating monster that had its hooks in me making it very hard to leave.”

PRIESTESS was formed in London by Kate Fleur Young. Priestess conjures up images of Nature’s ancient esoteric energy fused into an Alt-Pop world. Kate – at the creative helm and heart teams with producers James Mottershead and Oli Kilpatrick. Haunting melodies, sibylline harmonies and visceral lyrics are woven together by threads of hope. Illuminating them against a back drop of dark beats, bass and lush electronic landscapes. Celebrating transformation and self expression through the ritual of music their collective sound has influences such as FKA Twigs, Fever Ray, Massive Attack and Little Dragon. The result is an arresting electronic sound filled with deep sensuality and intuition.  

Support for PRIESTESS continues to gather pace. With plaudits coming in from the likes of Wonderland, CLASH, CMU, Get In Her Ears and M Magazine to name but a few, it’s clear that PRIESTESS is ready to stake her claim on the music scene with her powerful representation of dark electronic pop. 

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Praise for PRIESTESS

As the trickle of the piano commands attention, listeners are ushered into an out-of-this-world soundscape crafted by the London-hailing singer, one that alerts us to a set of haunting vocals and melancholic sensibilities galore – Wonderland

A perfect piece of delicate but cinematic alt-pop, giving us a preview of her debut EP – which is due out later this year. – When The Horn Blows

‘Blending the bold, strident songwriting of Sharon van Etten with something British, something Gothic and finely sculpted artistry’ CLASH Magazine

 ‘Distractions’ is a firm statement of intent. There’s certainly a great deal piled into just this one song. If she’s got more like this, then she could be a very special artist indeed.’ CMU

‘Captivating the ears with exquisite dark energy, Priestess is a soulful slice of introspective electro-pop. Ethereal soundscapes with glitchy beats and whirring hooks, a swirling haunting majesty flows alongside the deep bewitching splendour of Young’s rich sensual vocals.’ Get In Her Ears

‘Brand new London artist, Priestess, makes brooding electro-pop music that she describes as carrying ‘a divine feminine energy. Little Faith is an ominous, skittering track that calls the likes of Bat For Lashes to mind. Exciting stuff.’ M-Magazine