Julia Kate Is Reinventing 80’s New Wave for a New Generation
Julia Kate’s new single, ‘fake friends’, feels like stepping into a time machine set to the ‘80s blended with the hyper-reality of 2025’s digital world. You can hear the influence of Blondie, The Go-Go’s, and The Bangles in her music. 'fake friends' is a high-energy anthem that explores social media friendships—everything looks great on the surface but underneath, that’s just empty. With a punchy beat, cutting lyrics (“all I know is fake friends make me feel so alone”), and just the right amount of attitude, it’s a song that makes you wanna dance and cry.
But don’t mistake ‘fake friends’ for nostalgia bait. Julia is crafting her own lane in pop. Nick Rosen produced a track that feels totally current like something you’d queue up right between Chappell Roan and Olivia Rodrigo. It’s got that balance of attitude, rebellion and emotion that feels perfect for both bedroom sing-alongs and late-night drives. And with Julia opening for ‘80s icons Missing Persons at Whisky a Go-Go, she’s proving she’s not just inspired by the past—she’s stepping up to be part of that legacy.
Julia Kate is from the Valley but she decided to leave and study at Berklee, where she's been working on developing her musical skills. Her first EP, 'just a kid'(2022), was only the beginning. Then she released 'yearbook' in 2023, just before she moved to Boston, and by then you could already hear her confidence growing. After that would come 'beverly hills', the track that actually put her on the map, her most streamed song to date. Now, her single 'fake friends' is more of a message, she's showing she's an artist who’s got something to say.
With more music on the way in 2025, Julia Kate is definitely someone to watch. Whether she’s performing at iconic L.A. spots like The Hotel Café or pushing her sound in the studio, her mix of sharp storytelling and addictive melodies makes her impossible to ignore. If fake friends is anything to go by, she’s not just following the trends—she’s setting them.
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