Breadcrumb Home Coupdekat Copy URL http://www.youthmusic.org.uk/case-study/coupdekat NextGen Spotlight: Coupdekat Born in Luton, Katherine Reilly began writing songs at 15 years old, but it wasn't until lockdown 2020 that she started her solo project 'Coupdekat'. Songwriting has always been her main creative output, alongside film, photography and fashion, which has helped her begin creating her DIY image. Copy URL http://www.youthmusic.org.uk/case-study/coupdekat NextGen Spotlight: Coupdekat Born in Luton, Katherine Reilly began writing songs at 15 years old, but it wasn't until lockdown 2020 that she started her solo project 'Coupdekat'. Songwriting has always been her main creative output, alongside film, photography and fashion, which has helped her begin creating her DIY image. Coupdekat notes 80s female-fronted indie acts like Blondie, The Slits and Mazzy Star as some of her key influences. Musically, Coupdekat combines modern beats with strong melancholy vocals, to create catchy yet emotive songs that tackle subjects like mental health, love, social media and loneliness. Listen to a selection of Coupdekat's tracks below. funding NextGen Fund Grants of up to £3,000 for 18 to 25 year olds creatives (aged up to 30 for those who identify as d/Deaf, Disabled or neurodivergent) in England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland. Next funding round opens 29/08/2025. Read more Next Gen NextGen Community Events Our NextGen Community events give attendees aged 18-30 the chance to connect with other creatives in their local city, listen to panel discussions from industry experts and watch performances from emerging artists. Read more
funding NextGen Fund Grants of up to £3,000 for 18 to 25 year olds creatives (aged up to 30 for those who identify as d/Deaf, Disabled or neurodivergent) in England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland. Next funding round opens 29/08/2025. Read more
Next Gen NextGen Community Events Our NextGen Community events give attendees aged 18-30 the chance to connect with other creatives in their local city, listen to panel discussions from industry experts and watch performances from emerging artists. Read more
