September 4, 2026 – Nashville, TN. Katie Cole has one of the best voices I’ve ever heard. It is full of rich tones and loads of heart. She has toured around the world with the Smashing Pumpkins as well as the hugely successful concert tour of music from Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit.
Cole also has been working on her opus. A ten track album called ‘Forest’ that will go out into the world on September 24th.
‘Forest’ features some of the best songwriting and vocal performances of Katie’s career. Listeners will be treated to the sounds of a session full of amazing musicians and will be immersed throughout the album with full orchestral instruments. The album, produced by Howard Willing, also features one of the best album mixes I’ve heard this year. Willing’s expert touch to the album caps off an incredible listening experience.
I was able to catch up with Katie to discuss all of this and more on the Sound Vapors Podcast.
–Tommy Marz