Kat Velasco Shares New Single ‘Paper Boy’

Rising Western pop artist Kat Velasco has released her highly anticipated new single, Paper Boy, an honest reflection of expectations and dating influenced by previous relationships. 

 

Produced by Andy Sheridan (Avery Anna, Parmalee) and co-written by Melissa Sheridan and Anna Vaus (Keith Urban, Maddie & Tae, Carly Pearce), Paper Boy invites listeners to examine the delicate balance between self-worth and the illusions we create in relationships, beautifully highlighting Velasco’s self-growth and her understanding of dating for potential rather than his resume. A compelling storytelling flawlessly conveyed through Velasco's smooth, expressive vocals which are wrapped around her signature twangy flair nicely paired with mainstream pop vibes. I am particularly fond of intricate acoustic and electric guitar riffs which are then nicely paired with punchy drums and keys that come together to create an overall warm atmosphere packed with passion and emotion.

Speaking about the song, Kat Velasco said,

This song captures the journey of prioritizing character over credentials—of letting go of the ‘perfect on paper’ expectations to truly value how someone treats you. It struck such a deep chord with me because it speaks to something so many of us have felt—that moment of realizing you deserve better.