Kate Nash

The Profile

Kate Nash is an English singer-songwriter and actress who broke through with the 2007 debut Made of Bricks and the hit single Foundations, later embracing punk/garage textures on Girl Talk and releasing Yesterday Was Forever in 2018. She also appeared in the Netflix series GLOW.

Hit single “Foundations” kept her in the UK Top 5 for 10 weeks; winner of the 2008 BRIT Award for British Female Solo Artist; active since 2006; cast member of Netflix’s GLOW (2017–2019).

Reviews praise the diaristic charm and strong songwriting of Made of Bricks, calling it a standout brit-pop debut. My Best Friend Is You is viewed as a transitional, uneven follow-up with notable highlights. Girl Talk earns credit for a bold pivot into punk/garage textures, sharp lyrics, and expressive vocals. Overall sentiment: positive toward Nash’s evolution and distinctive voice.