For Katie Schecter, imperfection became a pathway to freedom. The Nashville artist’s new album, Empress, was recorded live to tape in New York while she was expecting her daughter—a process that transformed the studio into a space of honesty and connection. Produced by her husband, Nick Bockrath of Cage The Elephant, the record unfolds over eleven tracks that channel growth, vulnerability, and the quiet power of self-acceptance, beginning with the title song.

(Independent Release)