Canada’s Katie Mal has crafted a song that brims with nostalgia and an undeniable pull of the past. In “Homesick” she starts off with an infectious guitar riff that hooks one instantly and allows Katie to weave an auditory experience that’s both raw and polished. The riff acts like a heartbeat, setting the tone for a track that’s equal parts longing and reflection.
In the song’s simplicity and sincerity, Katie’s voice is clear and unpretentious and carries a genuine quality that feels more like a conversation with an old friend than a performance. Without frills or over-dramatization, Katie’s lyrical narrative of feeling tethered to the places and faces of home, even when far away, hits at heart of those who understand and feel a longing for home. Grounded in honest storytelling, it’s this relatability that makes “Homesick” memorable.
On the song, Katie says,
“‘Homesick’ is about that feeling you get when you’re far from home and realize how much of yourself you left behind. I wrote it while I was living abroad, missing the energy of Toronto and the things I thought I’d outgrown but couldn’t let go of. It’s for anyone who thought they were ready to leave their hometown, only to realize those familiar places and faces stay with you no matter where you go.”
Katie Mal is an who knows how to channel life’s bittersweet moments into captivating music and “Homesick” is a song to turn up loud, whether you’re missing home or just enjoying the journey.
