EP PREMIERE: Catherine Feeny & Chris Johnedis – ‘The Harm EP’

What happens when you put together a folk-oriented singer-songwriter with a jazz drummer? You get music that is infectiously listenable and like nothing you’ve heard before. Such is the case with Catherine Feeny and Chris Johnedis, the unlikely Portland, OR-based duo who have used their natural musical chemistry to create something special. Feeny has been making music as a solo artist for over ten years, working with respected songwriters like Joe Purdy and opening shows for major indie groups like Wilco, Belle and Sebastian, Suzanne Vega, John Prine and The Indigo Girls. But working alongside a talented drummer with eclectic tastes like Johnedis has allowed Feeny to take a fresh approach to making music, as can be heard on the duo’s upcoming self-titled debut album, which hits April 21 on Fluff and Gravy Records. Lucky for us, Catherine Feeny and Chris Johnedis are ready to give the world a taste of what they have coming with the release of their 4-song EP, which we are excited to premiere here at Glide Magazine and you can find around the world on February 17. The EP revolves around “Harm”, the first single off the upcoming full-length.

A few words from Catherine Feeny:

“I started writing the song ‘Harm’ in the shower and fleshed it out to a little piano loop I recorded on Garageband. Initially, I had written it for a friend to sing, but when she decided to prioritize visual art instead, I realized how much I like singing it myself. It’s kind of about my relationship with music.

I am really excited about the live performance of “I Don’t Know If I Am” on the EP. It features a string arrangement by Portland’s Kevin Jackson — keep an eye out for him, he’s amazing.”

Give a listen to Catherine Feeny & Chris Johnedis on their new EP…