Dylan Cattanach is Katanak and Katanak is the DIY-specialist telling it like it is on his latest cut “Life.” The lively alt-pop piece, like so many before, began from humble bedroom beginnings before becoming the complete composition you hear today.

Taking on the struggles associated with Australia’s VISA program [currently affecting he and his French fiancée], the young soloist transforms that strife into tactile sound with a focus on sticky synth-blends and a percussive drive that keeps the current fresh. Top that off with his well-suited vocals and he’s got a neat soundscape absolutely all his own.

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