Blending folk stylings and country storytelling, Kate Mahood's songs portray an honesty and vulnerability that resonate deeply with her listeners. Heartfelt and often haunting lyrics coupled with stirring vocals and beautifully crafted guitar melodies, give Mahood a unique and original sound that is truly her own.
Growing up with artists like Neil Young, Gillian Welch and Paul Kelly on high rotation, this self-taught guitarist & songwriter refined her craft for over ten years before ever taking to the stage. Best known for her captivating and intimate live shows, Mahood has made regular appearances at festivals such as Agnes Blues and Roots Festival, Rockhampton River Festival and Wintermoon Folk Festival and and opened for artists including Busby Marou, Harry Manx, The Whitlams, Alex Lloyd and Josh Cunningham (The Waifs).
Mahood’s debut EP ‘Once You Were A Mountain’ (2024) was met with acclaim for its emotional depth and lyrical beauty, following the success of singles like ‘Changeling’ a lush alt-country ballad based on the true story of a young Irish woman and ‘Little Finch’ an ode to the beauty of nature and humanity’s impact upon it, which was shortlisted for the 2025 Environmental Music Prize.
Mahood is currently based and writing from Central Queensland, with a new EP on the horizon for 2026.
