Cat Clyde ‘My Love’ Review: A Soulful Blues Single from Mud Blood Bone

Cat Clyde’s New Single ‘My Love’ is a Modern Blues Dream

There’s something about musicians who grow up in the quiet parts of rural Ontario. They tend to make music that feels like it has dirt under its fingernails, and Cat Clyde is the gold standard for that sound.

Her latest single, “My Love” just dropped, and it’s the perfect reminder of why she’s one of the most interesting voices in the indie-folk scene right now.

That “Old Soul” Energy

If you haven’t listened to Cat Clyde yet, the first thing you’ll notice is her voice. It’s got this dulcet, honey-thick quality that feels instantly familiar—like a song you’ve known your whole life but are hearing for the first time.

She pulls from a heavy-hitting deck of influences:

  • The grit of Lead Belly

  • The heartbreak of Patsy Cline

  • The raw honesty of Karen Dalton

She’s basically stitching together a patchwork of 20th-century soul and blues, but she’s doing it with a modern edge. It’s not a “vintage” act; it’s a modern sound that just happens to have deep roots.

Why ‘My Love’ Hits Different

While a lot of her previous work leans heavy into the acoustic-folk world, “My Love” feels a bit more driven. It’s got a soulful, bluesy backbone that moves. It’s the kind of track you put on for a long drive down a backroad—it’s steady, it’s sweet, and it’s got just enough “pop” to stay stuck in your head for days.

It’s “corduroy-road cloth” music: textured, rugged, and built to last.

The Verdict

Cat Clyde isn’t trying to chase trends. She’s leaning into that soulful, rural Ontario energy and making music that feels human. In a world of over-polished digital tracks, “My Love” feels like a breath of fresh, country air.