Katie Cole

Katie Cole is an Australian singer-songwriter and musician. She was born in Melbourne and her career began with songwriting, touring and recording in Australia. After being contacted by record producer Howard Willing, Cole relocated to Los Angeles, where she currently resides and works. In 2010–2011, Cole released Lost Inside a Moment, an EP produced by Willing. The recording spawned two singles, the title track and "Sunrise", both of which were playlisted on BBC Radio 2 in the United Kingdom. In 2011, Cole released a five-track album called Melodiem via Bandcamp. Her first full-length album, Lay It All Down, was released on 3 March 2014. She was a touring multi-instrumentalist for The Smashing Pumpkins from 2015 to 2024.

Early life and influences Cole was born in Melbourne, Australia. on October 25. Musically, she was influenced by her mother, a trained pianist who listened to rock artists such as Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin and the Rolling Stones, and her father, who preferred Maria Callas and was a classically trained pianist and soprano. Growing up, Cole often listened to concerts such as Woodstock and the Isle of Wight Festival. Her vocals also appear on Glen Campbell's albums Ghost on the Canvas (2011) and See You There (2013), and in music by Cheap Trick and New Church of Ease. respectively. A third song was also broadcast. In March 2014, she released her first full-length album, Lay It All Down, featuring Kris Kristofferson ("Penelope") and the single "I Can't Wait". She enjoys interacting with her fans via social media. That same month, she opened for America at the 2nd Annual Benefit for New Horizons.

In 2018 she released Things That Break pt. 1, a five track E.P. with a distinct Americana sound to it her most personal record to date. The same year, Cole toured with The Smashing Pumpkins again on the Shiny and Oh So Bright Tour, this time on keyboards, guitar and providing backing vocals. She has been touring with the band ever since.

Awards Cole has been recognised by Musicoz, which recognises independent music in Australia, and received "ASCAP Plus" awards in 2010 and 2011. She was named "Best Country Artist" and "Artist of the Year" at the 2013 Artists in Music Awards, and received "grand prize" by OurStage and "gold status" by whooznxt.com.

Discography Lost Inside a Moment (2010–2011)