SPECIAL GUEST - EMILY KATTER

Emily Katter is a pop singer-songwriter with a crowd-pleasing style in the vein of Natasha Bedingfield, Jessie J. and Robyn. Her debut EP “Shining Now” is produced by ROBOPOP’s Dan Omelio, who co-wrote and produced Maroon 5′s chart-topping “Payphone,” Gym Class Heroes’ hits “Stereo Hearts” and “Ass Back Home,” and produced Lana Del Rey’s “Video Games.” As with many of Omelio’s hits, Emily’s music resonates with touches of soul, dance, and R&B.

Based in New York City, Emily has a vocal and music industry background, and with the help of coaches like Gordon Grody (who’s worked with Lady Gaga and Alicia Keys), she’s crafted the sweet and infectious style she records today. Emily also has a publishing deal in place with Fieldhouse Music, part of BMG Chrysalis.

Industry insiders are already catching on. Billboard magazine named Emily to its “Next Big Sound” chart in June 2012 and respected Grammy.com music blogger Arjan (ArjanWrites.com) called her debut single “Heart Explosion” “lush, soulful” and “accomplished.” The dance-floor-ready single features a street-smart cameo by rapper Hybrid Infamous. Hear it here: emilykatter.com/music.