A collection of songs written during Kate's time of recovery from several personal struggles, including the loss of her father, a difficult divorce, alcoholism, and domestic violence. These songs were composed with Aaron Derman while residing in a cabin deep in the New England woods on Darling Hill Road, "Where the heart heals."​
Darling Hill's 2023 debut EP, Where the Heart Heals, was produced by Zach Kasik of Wild Feather Recording Studio ( Beck, Green Day, Paul McCartney, Rolling Stones, Dr. Dre ). The EP features contributions from some of Nashville's most talented musicians.
Notable collaborations on this project include sought-after percussionist Shake E Fowlkes ( Dolly Parton, Chris Night, Robert Bradley's Black Water Surprise, Kid Rock ), Broadway violinist Laurie Canaan ( Ring of Fire ), versatile bassist Doug Corbin, and acclaimed vocalist Kalen Chase
( Korn, Vimic, Pop Evil, Dragonforce ) Since its debut, tracks from the EP hit the airwaves and have been featured on 92.5’s The River and 95.3’s WMNH.
All EP Art by Carrion House
Published by Raccoon On The Porch
Special Thanks To
Aaron Derman, Rachael Barnard, Zach Kasik, Charlie Chronopolous, Shake E. Fowlkes, Laurie Corbin, Doug Corbin, Kalen Chase, and Luke Spooner.