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Cate Taylor is an indie folk/alt-country singer songwriter from Melbourne. Influences include Gillian Welch, Joni Mitchell, Martha Marlow, Gregory Alan Isakov and Steve Pigram. Taylor has worked with a swathe of talented musicians including Ben Franz, Matthew Arnold, Greg Hamilton, Nina Rose, Jason Bunn and Nicola Bell. Taylor's music is rich, natural and grounded in spacious lyrics with a performance style that is authentic and engaging. Her songs reflect social, personal and environmental themes moving between raw, stripped-back arrangements to fuller compositions. Her debut album, Red Dirt, released in October, 2019, features some of Melbourne's finest musicians including David Bridie on piano, John Bedggood on mandolin and fiddle and Nina Rose on vocal harmonies. Taylor is released her second album "Sometimes in Winter" in April, 2024 and is currently performing in various inner Naarm and interstate venues and festivals, as well as writing new material in preparation for further recording. "Another quality record from a local singer songwriter. Cate Taylor presents honest, reflective songs that paint a picture of our place in the environment. A record for any season and mood, evident during a live to air appearance for Music Matters, on 3CR Community Radio. Dawn Skies, Red Dirt and Ellery Creek are my selections of choice." Joe Malignaggi 3CR - Music Co-ordinator "On Red Dirt, Taylor’s song writing showed a depth and subtlety, which caught our attention. This song writing, in combination with her guest musicians, David Bridie, Nicola Bell, Greg Hamilton, Nina Rose and John Beddgood, lifted the songs on the album to another level. We often focus on production on The Dotted Line, and we were struck by how well the production on Red Dirt matched and complimented the songs. The prospect of another album from Cate is very exciting, we look forward to hearing it with great anticipation." David Miller - The Dotted Line 3MDR "A truly beautiful album. Taylor writes contemplative songs accompanied by soothing instrumentals that complement the very observant, reflective lyrics." -Maja, Singer/songwriter and spoken word artist. "Thoughtful songs with spacious production make for a very good album from Cate Taylor“ Kavisha Mazzella, Composer and folklorist.