If the name sounds familiar, it’s because sisters Kate and Lauren Kurdyak first made waves as The Katherines with their 2017 debut, To Bring You My Heart (604 Records). That record racked up over a million Spotify streams, landed on New Music Friday and Hot Hits Canada, and even found its way into TV hits like Orphan Black and The Order. Then, after stepping away to study philosophy, they re-emerged in 2020 as Vox Rea—a name that reflects their creative reinvention and a move beyond the “girl band” label.
Their sound? Dark, cinematic, and deeply introspective. Think noir-pop laced with lush strings, hypnotic harmonies, and poetic storytelling, tackling themes of addiction, self-doubt, independence, and grief. Their self-titled album brought together an incredible lineup of collaborators, including Luca Fogale, Begonia, Joël, and producers Connor Seidel, Tim Buron, Derek Hoffman, and Joel Stouffer. Since dropping their first single, Dose Me Up, they’ve hit 700k+ Spotify streams, landed on CBC and British Columbia radio, and saw Damn (Unstuck) named one of Spotify’s Top Folk Songs of 2021.
But Vox Rea isn’t just a band—it’s a full-fledged artist collective. They direct their own videos and short films, craft a merch line in collaboration with Dutch artist Maud van Baar de Knegt, and bring their immersive artistry to major festivals across the UK, Europe, and North America—including SXSW, The Great Escape, Reeperbahn, and Treefort Music Fest. Their impact goes beyond music, earning them industry recognition with CreativeBC’s Career Development Grant, Canada Council’s Research & Creation Grant, and selection for RBCxMusic’s First Up Program. Oh, and they’ve teamed up with brands like Field House Brewing, Huha, Charlie Beads, and Lost Goodz along the way.
At its core, Vox Rea is more than just music—it’s a movement. A bold rejection of industry norms. A testament to the power of self-expression, autonomy, and art without compromise. And with The Art Oracles Songbook on the horizon, they’re just getting started.
