Nick Catoire Unleashes a Stunning, Textured Masterwork With “There for You” That Refuses to Let Go
- STAFF
- Jun 30
- 4 min read
By: Staff
Jaw-dropping vocals and raw emotional force make Nick Catoire an undeniable breakout to hear.
Nick Catoire doesn’t enter quietly. He arrives with impact, clarity, and unmistakable purpose. His voice, his vision, and his presence all land with a charge that demands your attention and earns your trust. One listen, and you’re not just hearing him, you’re believing him.
“There for you” opens like a lightning bolt crashing into silence. Instead of chaos, it lands like silk on skin in a dramatic yet tender strike that makes you sit up straight. That moment alone is a full sensory experience. And what follows is just as gripping: the sudden entrance of Catoire’s vocals, smooth as polished glass yet etched with raw edge. His delivery is soaring and singular, shaped by a kind of emotional undercurrent that feels both personal and universal. There’s sorrow in the sound, but also confrontation. There’s something in the way he sings that makes it impossible not to feel every word like it’s been pulled straight from your own memories.
“Got your knife in my back / I follow the leader”
cuts through the air with precision. That line stopped us cold. It's not just heartbreak; it's the stunned realization of betrayal wrapped in blind devotion. And just when we thought we were standing on solid ground, Catoire hit us with:
“I’m drowning and waiting in all that you .. you said / come and sleep in my bed”
That lyric delivered a knockout, a mix of vulnerability and quiet devastation rendered in a voice that bleeds texture. His rasp, his gravel, it’s the kind of vocal character people spend lifetimes chasing, and here it just is. It’s effortless, unforced, and unforgettable.
The interplay between the downtuned tension and lighter strumming gives the track a spine of dynamic contrast, keeping us suspended in that opening energy long after the first verse ends. It’s rare for a song to maintain that kind of pressure and anticipation from start to finish. This one does. It drives your pulse and doesn’t let go.
As the track unfolds, Catoire unleashes a full arsenal. Falsetto flutters, emotive vibrato, and haunting phrasing don’t just reach you, they pull you in. Each moment reveals a new layer, a new stylistic turn, and each one lands like a signature.
“You’re the blood in my veins”
may sound like a simple metaphor on paper. In context, and in his voice, it becomes a moment of brutal honesty. Knowing the track is described by Catoire himself as a raw anthem born from queer loneliness and the ache of broken promises makes it all the more resonant. It doesn’t just express heartbreak. It metabolizes it into something we can hold, something that helps us let go.
Then came the moment we thought a motorcycle had roared to life in the distance. We quickly realized it was in the track. A production choice so original and atmospheric that it literally made our skin crawl. This wasn’t just a sonic flex. It was a revelation. That rumble didn’t just add texture, it was emotion. A tactile vibration that traveled through us like a warning or a memory. That’s the kind of artistic decision that marks Catoire as a serious force on a trajectory too strong to be denied.
The overall engineering behind this track is equally worth noting. Every exhale, every lift, every fracture in Catoire’s voice is captured and preserved with a clarity that never sterilizes the performance. The mix allows each element to breathe, maintaining balance without sacrificing emotional grit. The restraint in polishing the final product was a brilliant move. It sounds analog, untouched, and painfully real. The result is a mix that hits with the intimacy of a live session but the impact of a full studio production.
We were floored. Emotionally, sonically, artistically. As our first encounter with Nick Catoire, this was a full-body experience. If there are obstacles in front of him, they won’t last long. He’s going to blow through every single one. And if there is even one ounce of doubt that his voice isn't the real deal, check his Insta and his live Sofar show. Live is undeniable!
Keep both eyes on him.
Nick Catoire’s “there for you” delivers an unforgettable blend of emotional precision and sonic brilliance.
Nick Catoire is no stranger to emotional honesty or musical innovation. Raised between New Orleans and Austin and now working between Los Angeles and his hometown of Austin, he balances coasts and creativity with a rare fluidity.
Blending indie folk, R&B, and pop into a seamless, emotionally driven sound, Catoire’s songwriting is all about connection, not spectacle. His feature in Out Magazine’s Out 100 Issue only cemented what many already sensed, he’s not chasing gloss or gimmicks. He’s here to go deeper, and he does.
Onstage, Catoire delivers performances rooted in raw vulnerability and intention, like his recent stripped-back set at Austin Pride that silenced the noise and left only truth. His sound is built on careful layers of subtle instrumentation and emotionally charged delivery, each element in service of the message. In the studio, that same focus comes through, every sonic detail shaped with intention, capturing the full depth of his voice without softening its emotional edge.
We’re so excited to have found and can’t wait to hear more from the electrifying Nick Catoire!
Be sure to stream, playlist, and share “there for you” by Nick Catoire immediately—you’ll feel every second.
