American Idol alum Catie Turner drops “Hyperfixations” ahead of tour and ambitious new project
Singer-songwriter Catie Turner has shared her latest introspective, upbeat pop record, “Hyperfixations,” releasing alongside an official music video.
“‘Hyperfixations,’ for me, is a normal therapy session,” says the American Idol season 16 finalist in a press statement. “Semi-concerning lyrics, but with a beat that says, ‘Hey, she’s kind of doing something!’ It’s about living inside my head to the point it affects my ability to love and to perceive love; it affects my ability to perceive life. I really hope you enjoy it, whether as a down-to-enjoy-some-chaos type of person or a fellow neurodivergent over-thinker.”
An ambitious new project
“Hyperfixations” marks the first chapter of Catie’s ambitious new project, Comedy & Tragedy, a two-part collection of songs and visuals to be released throughout 2023. According to a press release, Comedy & Tragedy: Act 1 and Comedy & Tragedy: Act 2 will showcase Catie’s gift for intensely personal songcraft while simultaneously flexing her sonic versatility with a newfound creative edge. At the heart of the project is Catie’s belief in the dichotomy of drama – that truth cannot exist without both comedy and tragedy. Along with “Hyperfixations,” this week Catie lifted the curtain on Comedy & Tragedy: The Musical: The Series, with the release of the project’s trailer.
You may recognize Catie’s fellow American Idol season 16 contestants, Maddie Zahm and Noah Davis.
Catie Turner to mentor Hollywood Week contestants
Watch for Catie when she mentors American Idol season 21 contestants during the first episode of the Hollywood Round airing Sunday April 2 on ABC at 8 pm ET/PT. Catie and six fellow alums will help the singers prepare for their first round of Hollywood Week competition. She and Phillip Phillips will help coach a songwriting group.
Catie Turner Comedy & Tragedy: The Tour
Catie will celebrate her new music and more with her biggest US live run thus far. Comedy & Tragedy: The Headline Tour gets underway June 3 at Dallas, TX’s Deep Ellum Art Company with stops at New York’s Mercury Lounge and Los Angeles’ Troubadour. Tickets for all announced dates are on sale now; additional dates will be announced soon. For updates and ticket information, please visit www.catieturner.com.
June 3 – Dallas, TX – Deep Ellum Art Company
June 4 – Austin, TX – The Ballroom
June 7 – Atlanta, GA – Vinyl
June 8 – Nashville, TN – The Basement East
June 10 – Washington, DC – Union Stage
June 13 – Philadelphia, PA – World Café Live
June 14 – New York, NY – Mercury Lounge
June 17 – Boston, MA – Brighton Music Hall
June 20 – Chicago, IL – Lincoln Hall
June 21 – Minneapolis, MN – 7th Street Entry
June 23 – Denver, CO – Globe Hall
June 24 – Salt Lake City, UT – Kilby Court
June 27 – Los Angeles, CA – Troubadour
June 28 – San Francisco, CA – Brick & Mortar Music Hall
