{"id":17169,"date":"2025-11-21T10:14:44","date_gmt":"2025-11-21T15:14:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/?p=17169"},"modified":"2025-11-21T10:14:45","modified_gmt":"2025-11-21T15:14:45","slug":"katie-knipp-announces-new-album-dance-me-a-bold-leap-into-electronica","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/?p=17169","title":{"rendered":"Katie Knipp Announces New Album Dance Me:\u00a0 A Bold Leap Into Electronica"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"660\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Katie-660x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17170\" style=\"width:484px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Katie-660x1024.jpg 660w, https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Katie-193x300.jpg 193w, https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Katie-768x1191.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Katie-990x1536.jpg 990w, https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Katie.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Sacramento, CA\u2014November 21,<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>2025<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Katie Knipp<\/strong>, the four-time Billboard Blues charting artist known for her powerhouse vocals, songwriting, and fearless genre-bending, announces the release of her highly anticipated ninth studio album,&nbsp;<em>Dance Me<\/em>.&nbsp;With this record, Knipp boldly steps into the world of electronica, fusing pulsing beats<em>,&nbsp;<\/em>cinematic textures, and her unmistakable voice into a body of work that is both adventurous and deeply personal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Best known for her award-winning work in the blues world, Knipp has never shied away from pushing boundaries.&nbsp;&nbsp;<em>Dance Me<\/em>&nbsp;represents her most daring creative departure yet- an album that blends downtempo grooves, experimental synth layers, and rhythmic explorations with the raw emotional storytelling her fans have always cherished.&nbsp;Spearheaded by world renowned producer and bassist&nbsp;<strong>Pancho Tomaselli<\/strong>, 8 tracks based of of her top 5 Billboard Blues album&nbsp;<em>Me<\/em>&nbsp;have been completely reimagined<em>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/em>This new sonic wardrobe features House, Drum &amp; Bass, Neo-Soul, Electro-Funk, Big Beat Techno, Rock Reggae, Metal, and Trip-Hop.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201c&#8230;&#8230;.superb from front to back and shows an alluring new side of the infinitely diverse artist.&#8221;<\/em>&#8211;<strong>Jon D&#8217;Auria, Bass Magazine<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>&#8220;Katie Knipp<\/em><\/strong><em>&nbsp;was already the Queen of several genres &#8211; her complex, yet accessible compositions never fail to elicit awe. However, this remix project with Pancho Tomaselli, opens up a myriad new sonic avenues, and paints fresh vistas with innovative confidence. Utterly wonderful.&#8221;&nbsp;<\/em><strong>-Joe Cushley, host of Balling the Jack Radio on Resonance FM, United Kingdom<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Highlights of Dance me include tracks that pull listeners through an array of moods- from hypnotic bass-driven anthems to lush, atmospheric sound worlds- cementing Knipp as an artist who refuses to be confined by any single genre.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"nv-iframe-embed\"><iframe title=\"Katie Knipp Band Live Cover of Bruce Springsteen&#039;s &#039;State Trooper&#039;\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Ps3VUmZkG3E?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Dance Me<\/em>&nbsp;has been released on vinyl, CD, and all major streaming platforms as of October 24th 2025.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Order the album here to best support:&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/o4ipothbb.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001NDhjyQrUaYeINTDzi6FG7OFCXvDVJkrC9ufE6YF5R3w7hjjMscbhgivUjCup0ZZXnXipdZoYjpeQGXNyeG0szO2boZf5F1_jqGpcNzGpO8itKSu7jxcJyLKmrsCl5fjycUUrtUYshFFUs7XgvUZ8OP_IsXo-HfPBbxfPg1h1GltupBpRR3XwYg==&amp;c=zNAOSIs82DHpCt3PRhsctmjylJHDmKlnHIukBsYgfHypDQmu5tGgtw==&amp;ch=nPArnbFmnm9BmqZpx7oevGwdCvpvfZAHtXF4TdgDaDlhrwaYVOWn1Q==\">HERE<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We have a treat for you!&nbsp;If you&#8217;re a fan of&nbsp;<em>Bruce Springsteen<\/em>, the recently released biopic of&nbsp;<em>Deliver Me From Nowhere<\/em>, his Nebraska album, or modern roots-rock with grit and soul, this performance is for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Recorded live at Harlow&#8217;s in Sacramento 10\/25\/25, footage courtesy of&nbsp;<em>Phil Kampel<\/em>. Reimagined with rock driven intensity and commanding vocals, featuring&nbsp;<strong>Katie Knipp<\/strong>&nbsp;on vocals and guitar,&nbsp;<em>Chris Martinez<\/em>&nbsp;on lead guitar,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Neil Campisano<\/em>&nbsp;on drums,&nbsp;<em>Pancho Tomaselli<\/em>&nbsp;on bass, and&nbsp;<em>Steve Utstein<\/em>&nbsp;on B3.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Special thanks to Death in Bloom band for loaning their drumkit, and&nbsp;<em>Shannon McCabe<\/em>&nbsp;for hosting. More info, tour dates, and merch and&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/o4ipothbb.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001NDhjyQrUaYeINTDzi6FG7OFCXvDVJkrC9ufE6YF5R3w7hjjMscbhgivUjCup0ZZX9K2flANJ4rkyPsOBNoKg8Mmz5Vzq-ym3NDXYH-xMDWQEzNAUMNc06sE6Ndz55_pk7vL4yOqI7I1luTZfz3FVyOw5s6bAHBTeaLDeImsyNpoJ-3Jyq0a7ae6Dzgj3Gsdp8ZG-n5IyX0V1xsWKouxxVRyRTaemYh1keRxs_RYsUsiqUQjR9YtBGyKbJPpXlsexfqxRiC1NXzLX2CrI9wlAAs_6GUjnYCWJW-vnDB9n4HrOpu2-xN2rSk1vlwd0bMea9jhszo_r_57RJ5uqtfTvusDxkwel_GzvQzq-B3C-9rYP_ExRHbce5vC-JPFoJc3j7Gp8Wgl2tV_ecPypPKpK8kaE7tct-Y7C93us_UMbMz-Bskh-jVENm6J96VJKUVw6FIKrvXoHhUakHRYWzvmPKVp3hT3iPrKs0QObnmxXhUJeXyhA-8f4HiUA8Ve6gQrBDG5PZ8_-RoZ4AftdxMJiqUs_RvmOONzEcJhdIVbVenTwlGIYD9rstHnn7e27ipeM1LjuyuN7ej4=&amp;c=zNAOSIs82DHpCt3PRhsctmjylJHDmKlnHIukBsYgfHypDQmu5tGgtw==&amp;ch=nPArnbFmnm9BmqZpx7oevGwdCvpvfZAHtXF4TdgDaDlhrwaYVOWn1Q==\">https:\/\/www.katieknipp.com\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8216;State Trooper&#8221; is written by&nbsp;<em>Bruce Springsteen<\/em>, originally released on the album Nebraska (1982), All rights to the composition belong to&nbsp;<em>Bruce Springsteen<\/em>&nbsp;and Sony\/ATV Music Publishing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About Katie Knipp<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Katie Knipp<\/strong>&nbsp;is a multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, and songwriter whose career spans over two decades.<strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong>A four-time Billboard Blues Charting artist, Knipp has garnered critical acclaim for her genre-defying artistry and electrifying stage presence.&nbsp;She has shared stages with&nbsp;<em>Robert Cray, Jimmie Vaughan, Joan Osborne, Fantastic Negrito, Walter Trout,<\/em>&nbsp;and many more.&nbsp;Her band has continued success at blues festivals around the United States including Mammoth Bluesapalooza.&nbsp;With&nbsp;<em>Dance Me,&nbsp;<\/em>she continues to reinvent herself while staying true to the authenticity that has earned her a loyal global fanbase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About Pancho Tomaselli<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Former bassist and musical director for War, touring bassist for Tower of Power, Philm,&nbsp;<em>Eric Burdon<\/em>, and many others, Pancho became Katie&#8217;s bassist and musical director in 2023.&nbsp;He co-produced her 2024 top five Billboard Blues Album album&nbsp;<em>Me,&nbsp;<\/em>which received widespread critical acclaim.&nbsp;An accomplished writer and producer, he has penned over 200 songs for Meta with Ecklectic Music.&nbsp;His work spans various themes and styles, showcasing his ability to create compelling music for diverse applications.&nbsp;No stranger to the studio, his early days had him at Virgin Records, remixing for other artists like&nbsp;<em>Nelly Furtado.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sacramento, CA\u2014November 21,&nbsp;2025 Katie Knipp, the four-time Billboard Blues charting artist known for her powerhouse vocals, songwriting, and fearless genre-bending, announces the release of her highly anticipated ninth studio album,&nbsp;Dance Me.&nbsp;With this record, Knipp boldly steps into the world of electronica, fusing pulsing beats,&nbsp;cinematic textures, and her unmistakable voice into a body of work that&hellip;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/?p=17169\" rel=\"bookmark\">Read More &raquo;<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Katie Knipp Announces New Album Dance Me:\u00a0 A Bold Leap Into 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