CMAT and Katy J Pearson

Katy J Pearson crafts sunny, transportive indie-pop with hooky songs; Mojo hailed her “Someday, Now” for Kate Bush/Carole King/Arthur Russell-like flair.

CMAT (Ciara Mary-Alice Thompson) is an Irish indie and country pop musician known for her humorous, emotionally literate songs. She has released three acclaimed albums: "If My Wife New I'd Be Dead" (2022), "Crazymad, for Me" (2023), and the Mercury-nominated "Euro-Country" (2025). A bisexual icon, she's celebrated for her unique style and engaging live performances, and has been nominated for International Artist at the 2026 BRIT Awards.