If happily ever after is the dream, Katie Brown is here to flip the script. On her powerful new single ‘Liable’, the Liverpool songwriter delivers an anti-love-story anthem packed with bite, drama and soaring vocals that demand to be heard.
Written as a fictional tale of betrayal, ‘Liable’ dives headfirst into the fallout of discovering a cheating partner. But while the story may be imagined, the emotion feels strikingly real. Katie opens with a stark, emotive piano progression that immediately pulls you into the scene. As the tension builds, live drums kick in, lifting the track into a cathartic, chest-out chorus that showcases the full force of her voice.
There is a delicious sense of theatre to it all. Performed firmly tongue in cheek, ‘Liable’ balances heartbreak with humour, proving that sometimes the best revenge is a brilliantly written song. Katie herself is quick to laugh about the track at live shows, reminding audiences that she is in a very happy relationship. That playful contrast only makes the performance more electric.
For fans of powerhouse storytellers like Adele, Phoebe Bridgers and Olivia Rodrigo, ‘Liable’ hits that sweet spot between vulnerability and defiance. It is raw but polished, dramatic but self-aware, intimate yet built for big singalong moments.
Already becoming a favourite in her live set, ‘Liable’ captures everything that makes Katie Brown such a compelling artist: sharp songwriting, emotional depth and a voice that can turn even a fictional breakup into a stadium-worthy moment. Forget the fairytale. This is the plot twist you will want on repeat.
Words by Alexie Jung
