Dubbed as a ‘fly-Janis Joplin’, Kate’s talent of the spoken word has garnered her huge support from the likes of XFM’s John Kennedy and Radio 1’s Edith Bowman. Returning to her London home from performing across the globe, she’s bringing the spoken-word back into step with 2012. Even without the backing of her band, the Sunday Best-signed Sound of Rum, Kate still holds her own, boasting an impressive resume featuring festival appearances including Glastonbury, poetry-slam wins at the prestigious Nu-Yorican Café and a supporting slot to Billy Bragg