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Premiere: Kathleen Halloran unveils enigmatic video for the sultry track ‘Wolves Like You’ ahead of new album and live dates.

  • March 23, 2026
  • Arun Kendall
Feature Photograph: WILK
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We are very honoured to provide you with an exclusive look at the stunning new video for the über cool single ‘Wolves Like You’ from guitarist Kathleen Halloran. The release arrives alongside the announcement of her long-awaited debut album Nobody’s Baby, set for release on Friday, 8 May, produced by Roscoe James Irwin (The Cat Empire, The Bamboos, Paul Kelly) and engineered/mixed by Ben Edgar (Gotye, Angus and Julia Stone).

The track is an insouciant piece of thundering rock that has elements of Sharon van Etten and P.J Harvey: a slinky slice of attitude that swaggers and rolls like a galleon in a storm, framed by exuberant woo-hoos and a scaling chorus.

And it’s all kohl-lined eyes, black leather jackets and a sneer blasted out with a serious message. Halloran says of the track:

Wolves Like You is about the resilience, defiance, and quiet power of women in the music industry. I’ve been playing guitar professionally for 15 years, and for most of that time I rejected the idea of being defined by gender, or even allowing it into the conversation. Comments like ‘I’ve never heard a girl play like that’ were often well-meaning, but complicated. Something has shifted for me. I’ve realised people feel compelled to speak up because what they’re witnessing is powerful, and I’m really proud of that.

‘Wolves Like You’ is ultimately a two fingered melodic salute at misogynistic attitude so sadly prevalent in the industry, delivered with an arched-brow panache and an eviscerating style.

The video is a kaleidoscope of images of Halloran and band in performance: enigmatic, suave and assured in muted colours across multitude of screens. Directed by acclaimed filmmaker WILK, known for his work with Sarah Blasko, Ella Hooper, Jack Ladder, Gotye and Spiderbait, the accompanying video marks a striking visual shift from Halloran’s previous releases. She explains:

The concept for the video came from director WILK, whose vision shaped the entire aesthetic and feel of the clip. Together, we wanted Wolves Like You to feel raw, smoky and unapologetically powerful, a simple, performance-led studio video with a darker edge. Rock-forward with a subtle psychedelic haze, muted primary colours, harsh lighting and layered multiple exposures give it a 70s-leaning, primal urgency. Visually, it’s a deliberate departure from my previous work.

It perfectly captures Halloran’s charismatic style:

This is a fantastic video for a brilliant track infused with style and a gothic blush. Co-written with Adelaide-based producer and musician Dustyn Lee Stephensen, ‘Wolves Like You’ is ultimately about staying true to the music, and to yourself and is clear evidence of Halloran’s immense stature as a musician and songwriter.

‘Wolves Like You’ is unleashed into the wild tomorrow 25 March 2026 and you can pre-order here. Halloran will be launching the single tomorrow at a free concert – details here and below.

Halloran will be touring the new album in May – details below.

Saturday May 9 | Tallagandra Hill Winery, Canberra ACT

Thursday May 14 | The Vanguard, Sydney NSW

Wednesday May 20 | Mojos, Perth WA

Thursday May 21 | The Junk Bar, Brisbane Qld

Thursday May 28 | The Wheatsheaf, Adelaide SA

Friday May 29 | Northcote Social Club, Melbourne Vic

Saturday May 30 | Live @ The Bundy, Sale Vic

Sunday May 31 | Piano Bar, Geelong Vic

Thursday June 4 | The Cosmo, Trentham Vic

Friday June 5 | Birregurra Hall, Birregura Vic **

Saturday June 6 | Oak & Anchor Hotel, Port Fairy Vic **

** Supporting The Pierce Brothers

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