Kate Pierson - Cosmic Solo Flight

Kate Pierson - A Songwriter's Career

7/8/25

Kate Pierson, founding member of the B-52s, talks about her long musical career from iconic band member to solo artist and the creative liberation she's found along the way. Her lifelong musical passion has now manifested in two solo albums that showcase her distinctive voice and songwriting talents.

Kate's songwriting process unfolds like a mystery novel filled with unexpected turns. Sometimes starting with just a title, other times capturing her first vocal reaction to a new instrumental track, she describes those magical moments when deeply personal lyrics emerge seemingly from nowhere. Songs like "Higher Place" and "If You Give Your Heart to Science" reveal vulnerable aspects of her life story.

Ready to discover your authentic voice and start your career? Listen now and join Kate Pierson’s musical adventure.

Topics

2:03 Childhood Dreams

3:01 Writing With the B-52s 

7:10 The Japan Adventure

9:19 Squashed By Management

10:05 Working With Sia

12:10 Collaborating With Other Successful Musicians

16:03 The Magic of Songwriting

21:40 All About Timing

25:06 Personal Stories Behind the Songs

27:00 Music Industry Challenges Today

30:11 "Syncing" Music on TV & Films

32:24 Solo Career Success and Challenges

38:16 Writing with AI?

Resources

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@katepiersonofficial

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekatepierson/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thekatepierson?_t=ZP-8xdmAmwCqR5&_r=1

Kate's website: https://www.katepierson.com/

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