Toronto’s ever-adventurous singer-songwriter Katie Dauson is back with a new single that hits hard and moves fast. Titled “Get Ready,” the track finds Dauson leaning fully into her rock and roll roots, blending high-energy rock with blues-soaked grit and a shot of rockabilly swagger. It’s a sound that feels instantly familiar yet unmistakably her own—timeless, raw, and built for turning the volume up.
Known for effortlessly weaving together rock and roll, surf rock, rockabilly, folk, and bluegrass, Dauson once again proves her genre-defying instincts. Lyrically, “Get Ready” dives into themes of self-doubt and the fire it can ignite, flipping uncertainty into motivation. There’s also a bold message aimed at detractors: rise to the challenge or step out of the way. While the subject matter runs deep, Dauson wraps it all in an upbeat, feel-good energy that keeps the track driving forward and impossible to sit still to.
Musically, the single draws inspiration from blues harmonica icons Junior Wells and James Cotton, fusing their soulful edge with classic ’70s rock and rockabilly flair. Dauson plays rhythm guitar on her 2014 left-handed Gretsch Duo Jet, channeling the spirit of George Harrison and the Beatles, while her vocals carry the rough-hewn power of Bob Seger and Wanda Jackson. Produced and engineered by James Nickle, “Get Ready” also showcases Dauson’s own rhythm guitar and harmonica solos, underscoring the skill, passion, and versatility that have become hallmarks of her sound.
With this latest release, Katie Dauson once again reminds listeners that rock and roll is alive, well, and ready to move.