Kate Nash poured guts and mind in "OHMYGOD!"

Kate Nash is back, and she's got reasons to be bitter with a new video earlier today on MTV for her new single, "OMYGOD!" in support of her fan-funded third album, "Girl Talk." The 25-year-old British songstress may be known for making upbeat pop, but she admits that she was in "a lot of pain" and going through "a very sh**ty time" while writing her "Girl Talk," which she channels feminism, sexism and fun on it. Nash uses music as "therapy" and found her new album was the perfect way to put all her feelings into songs.
With her 2010 sophomore album, "My Best Friend Is You," Nash successfully broadened her intimate folk-pop outlook to a more slickly produced, post-Amy Winehouse neon-soul sound. She was clearly growing up and growing her sound along the way. At 25, Nash is still figuring out what she likes musically and, most of all, who she is. She's doing what most artists who became famous at a young age eventually do, which is to say that she's rebelling against what made her famous.
Nash had a torrid 2012 and is well on her path to becoming massive from indie popper to badass rocker, and she takes this growth even further on her new punk-tinged raw and rambunctious "Girl Talk." And yes, women who own bunny rabbits named Fluffy can still be badass. Thankfully, while Nash has moved to a more extroverted, aggressive sound, she hasn't sacrificed any of the personal, intimate lyrics that marked the best of her early songs. Nash says she has "absolutely poured my heart, soul, brain, guts, and mind into this record" following a "significantly important and challenging year," and "Girl Talk" reflects that intensity.
Nash is clearly a woman dictated, and driven, by her moods and impulses, wherever they may lead. She's got thrust, she's open, articulate, opinionated, and refuses to ever edit herself, to rein herself in. This is her, take it or leave it. She leers as she lambasts those she once considered soul-mates in songs like "OMYGOD!" which benefits from a chorus that feels like it's been beamed in from another, more tuneful place.  "OMYGOD!" lyrics showcase Nash's poeticism, musicality and a perfect harmony between music and lyrics. "OMYGOD! is the poppiest one on the record and it still shows that I still have inside me those pop medleys and harmonies," Nash said about song. Enjoy the clip.

Kate Nash explores her wild side in 'Death Proof'

The re-invention of Kate Nash continues apace. Taking a step back last year, Nash began focusing on new ways of making music. Gradually becoming more aware of Feminism and the legacy of Riot Grrrl, the 25-year-old British songstress  is back and she's wilder and crazier than ever, as strayed a long way from her sugary pop roots and debuted her new direction earlier this year, and now she's gone full-blown indie pop with her new video for the titular cut, "Death Proof," the lead single and title track from her most recent venture and fresh five-track EP.
Nash' new EP is an upbeat, snarky attitude and blunt lyrics are still there, but something raw and melancholy underlies. Each track is a step along the path of heartache, following her trail of loneliness after escaping a bad relationship that was driving her into the ground. The diverse range in this small collection demonstrates heavy experimentation outside of her British pop genre. It also finds Nash embracing an entirely new mode, her piano having been replaced for the time being by a bass guitar.
"Death Proof," a song metaphorically about heartache, is a complete 180, exchanging catchy pop hooks for a new rawer 'rock n roll' sound with a fun garage punk sound with a heavy bass riff leads back up to Nash' scratchy voice. This is about walking away from a situation with as little damage as possible. In every relationship, we leave behind a piece of our heart, but the trick is getting out of it before we lose everything, because who has time for that? The song mixes urgent bass and minimal surf licks with a tuneful chorus that could have been ripped straight out of the K Records or Slumberland catalogs.
As for the new Aram Rappaport-directed clip, inspired by Quentin Tarantino's signature aesthetic film, Nash fuses vintage imagery with circus grandeur and sideshow novelty, performs in a flashy outfit while surrounded by different entertainers, and gets a little brash and bloody in the medical tent. "I wanted 'Death Proof' to have a Tarantino feel," Nash explained. "But I also love this movie called Freaks so a lot of the inspiration came from that as well: old Bettie Page pictures, traveling circus people, and freak shows."

Kate Nash Premiered Her "Later On" Music Video

Delightfully sassy British singer-songwriter Kate Nash has just released new video for her latest third single "Later On," off her sophomore album, "My Best Friend is You," is now out via Fiction/ Geffen Records. Plans of "Paris" being the third single release were apparently scrapped, as Nash announced on her Facebook that she had shot a video in Buckinghamshire for "Later On," and thought it might be the best video yet.
Growing up in Harrow, London, and best known for the UK No.2 hit "Foundations," Nash has taken the country by storm with her infectious pop songs and carefree attitude. Nash at only 23, is one of the countries shining stars on the Pop scene. Back in July 2007, a month before her debut album, "Made of Bricks," was released in the UK two months ahead of schedule due to public demand, Nash took a moment to contemplate her new whirlwind life as a pop star: "I feel normal. But quite cool. I feel like an outsider who's just sneaked in..." "Made Of Bricks," was a satisfactory, yet difficult pop record. She earned her comparisons to Lily Allen, but seemed second rate in comparison.
Luckily, "My Best Friend Is You" is a vast improvement, showcasing much more range and bite. Each one of its fourteen songs has its firm place on the album and not a single track seems like filler. Nash has made one of the most solid, addictive records of 2010. With a second album of which she is rightly proud "nothing was rushed; I've developed as a writer." Does Nash still feel like an outsider? "I will probably always feel like an outsider because I don't fit the format of a female artist. But I'm not worried about it. No way. I've always done things my own way and, for that reason alone, I'm happy." Produced by former Suede guitarist Bernard Butler, "My Best Friend is You" is a bold step forward for Nash, as she ventures into profane, ultra-personal and hilarious stream-of-consciousness rants punky, PJ Harvey-esque stylings and her trademark whip-smart wit on standouts "Later On."
"Later On" has Nash admitting "I kissed him just to get some information. I used my body and his desperation." Then when her plan is uncovered she feels bad about hurting the feelings of her suitor. "Later on, I'm crying my stupid eyes out." It's another relatable scenario. The realness makes Nash that much more likeable. It's easy to forget that Nash, a dense talker who can go for ten minutes straight without drawing breath, is still only 23. She may have a child-like enthusiasm for life, but she is also in a way that belies her years grounded. "It's not that hard," she says with a shrug. "Just don't be a tosser."