Kate Miller-Heidke is an Australian singer-songwriter and actress from Brisbane, Australia. She is a pop artist who is trained as an opera singer, and she builds a career in quirky pop music.

Early releases

Her first release is the seven-track EP Telegram, which she issues independently in June 2004. A second EP, Circular Breathing, follows in April 2006.

Albums and recognition

Her debut album, Little Eve, is produced by Magoo and released in June 2007. It enters the charts at number 11 and receives four ARIA Award nominations. In 2009 she is nominated for four ARIA Awards, including best female, best pop release, best video for “The Last Day on Earth”, and single of the year for the same song.

Curiouser and later work

Her second album, Curiouser, is recorded in Los Angeles. On the record she works with co-producers Keir Nuttall and Mickey Petralia, who has also produced albums for Beck and Flight of the Conchords. The album includes the bonus songs “Words” and “RUFKM”.

In 2013 she leaves her previous label, Sony Music, and pursues a crowd-funded project through Pledge Music. Her album O Vertigo! is released via Cooking Vinyl in March 2014.

Label and style

She is associated with EMI Music Australia and is credited with a pop sound that draws on her background in opera. She is also linked with Fatty Gets a Stylist.