'The House' is British singer-songwriter Katie Melua's fourth studio LP, and her first without input from long time producer Mike Batt. The album features production instead from William Orbit, most famous for his work with Blur and Madonna, as well as his numerous dance remixes. 'The House' includes single 'The Flood', which was written with assistance from Robbie Williams collaborator Guy Chambers.
Speaking about writing with Katie, Guy says: “Working with Katie has been a deeply rewarding experience as she approaches music with a natural curiosity that is very creative. The songs all tell a story and go to places that some artists would be afraid to go.”
For Katie, writing and recording the record has been a revelation “Being in the studio with Mike [Batt] over the last seven years has been incredible. I’ve been very lucky to have written and recorded with someone who has a wealth of experience and was able to give me such undivided attention. I’ve learned so much and, being on the road for the last three years, I’ve had time to digest what I’ve learned and to experiment with who I am as a writer. Everything seems to have clicked in to place.” We’re expecting a 180g single LP shortly, priced £17.