Kate Earl was raised by blue collar parents in a small Alaskan town. She worked at her family’s self-built gas station, before making the big plunge to L.A. demo in hand. Things have worked out musically for Earl who is readying her debut LP for a June release on Universal. The Alaskan part may make you think Jewel, but Kate lists Cat Power and Feist and more appropriate models. Check out an acoustic version of her song, “Melody”, below and get a glimpse.