Catch Kid

Somewhere in the shadows of Camp Randall, in the heart of Madison, WI, stands a warehouse where two young talents are fashioning their sound, preparing it for the big stages. Nate Rusch and Luke Osiecki are Catch Kid – a blossoming indie pop duo, who earlier this month released their second EP, Build a Fire with Me. Their songs are big enough for the masses, built upon strong melodic backbones and solid songwriting. And while the DNA of Catch Kid is very much the same from their debut EP, Geronimo, it’s clear that they have taken a big step forward with Build a Fire with Me.

The EP is four tracks laced heavily with piano melodies as the foundation for their sound. Crediting Coldplay’s ‘The Scientist’ for this very fact, it’s no wonder the band draws some parallels to their British influences. But, to suggest that their sound is carved only of that mold would be selling Catch Kid quite short. While the atmospheric guitars and piano melodies may soften the edges, the edges are still there, giving Catch Kid more of a rock feel than some of their other contemporaries playing in a similar style. ‘Blast Radius’ is probably the best example of this, allowing access to the casual listener, while never really losing its grit. Shades of early Keane, early The Fray, as well as Air Traffic and Civil Twilight are present on Build a Fire with Me. Keep an eye on these two – we think they’re just getting revved up. - Goodbye Babylon