British singer‑songwriter Katherine Priddy has just dropped a powerful new single and accompanying music video titled “Hurricane”, the latest taste of her forthcoming third album These Frightening Machines — due out on March 6, 2026.
For fans who've been following Priddy's quietly meteoric rise through the UK folk and alternative scene — from her acclaimed 2021 debut The Eternal Rocks Beneath to her richly emotional 2024 album The Pendulum Swing — “Hurricane” feels like a thrilling new chapter in her artistic evolution.
A Song Born from a Storm (Literally)
In press quotes tied to the release, Priddy revealed that the song’s idea came during a tornado warning in Nashville — sheltering from the sirens while melody and lyrics took shape in her mind.
That duality — an actual weather event turned metaphor for raw, irresistible, and sometimes destructive emotion — shapes the song’s tone: sultry yet urgent, familiar yet unexpected. Critics and early listeners alike are already buzzing about its atmospheric groove and Priddy’s signature vocal warmth, which together cast “Hurricane” as both a mood and a metaphor.
A Video Full of Life
The official video, directed by Jay Bartlett, leans into this intimate, visceral energy — showcasing Priddy in scenes that balance quiet reflection with moments of turbulent momentum. In interviews, she’s said the visuals were a chance to invite friends, family, and familiar pub settings into the storyline, keeping the creativity grounded in personal relationships that mean a lot to her.
What These Frightening Machines Has in Store
These Frightening Machines marks a significant step forward musically. Produced by Rob Ellis (renowned for work with PJ Harvey and Anna Calvi) and recorded at Middle Farm Studios in rural Devon, the album promises to be Priddy’s most sonically varied work yet — blending folk roots with lush rhythms, bold instrumentation, and lyrical introspection.
The record also highlights collaborations with artists like Torres and Richard Walters, adding dynamic new voices to her rich folk‑infused sound.
A UK Tour to Match the Release
In support of the album, Priddy has announced a series of in‑store appearances and a full headline tour across the UKthroughout spring 2026 — hitting major cities and beloved venues with both new songs and crowd favorites in her live repertoire.
From intimate indie record shops to iconic stages like London’s Union Chapel and homecoming shows in Birmingham Town Hall, it’s clear that this era — and especially “Hurricane” — marks more than just a single release. It’s a bold reinvention and reaffirmation of Priddy’s place as one of Britain’s most compelling contemporary songwriters.
This isn’t just another folky, acoustic track. It’s a sonic storm, layering atmospheric production with songwriting that blends personal vulnerability with universal emotion — all delivered through Priddy’s haunting, expressive vocals.
If the rest of These Frightening Machines continues in this vein, it could well be one of 2026’s most talked‑about albums.