I'll admit, I had not heard of Cat Rose Smith before, but I am certainly impressed by her new track "What I'm For." There is just an elegant purity to her vocal performance, which pairs so well with the country flavor of the song itself. "What I'm For" is on the one hand, a support song for the sense of hunger that feeds our creative process, but also a rallying cry for the instinct we have to test ourselves against the world. Without challenge, there is no growth.

This song was recorded in London with two members of Niall Horan's band (Jake Curran - guitar, John Bird Jr - bass). Cian Hanley (drums) and Joy Stacey (audio engineering) are also Irish, making the personnel on this track 4/7 Irish, which Finn McCool would have raised his glass to.

Blending the rugged sounds of Appalachian music with the warm, vintage sounds of 1970s Laurel Canyon, "What I'm For" serves as a powerful showcase of Smith's considerable vocal talent. So much emotion is conveyed in her delivery of those long, sad notes - this song is an anthem to new beginnings, with an Irish nod to that which came before. Cat Rose Smith delivers a powerhouse performance and carries this song from start to finish with poise - leaving a wistful sense of longing imprinted on our hearts.

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