release date: Jul 2, ‘21

the story behind “Empty Love”

BY NICK CATOIRE

After experiencing love for the first time, and losing it, I craved it more than anything.

When I wrote “Empty Love”, I was struggling with the highs and lows of rebounding as a queer person.

I hit the apps hard. So many one night stands. SO many hookups.

But I couldn’t find what I was really looking for.

It dragged me lower. Finding a man for the night was easy, but I wanted more. I wanted something real. I wanted my One. But I couldn’t figure out how. Maybe it was on me.

The struggle had me asking so many questions. Why did it feel like society’s image of romance, the type meant for hetero princes and princesses, was so hard to find in the gay community?

Is part of this because of our history? Queer people have been forced to hide themselves for so long. Holding a man’s hand in public still feels like a revolutionary act. It’s tiring. And feeling like you have to conceal your relationship is so much harder. Maybe hookups are just easier.

Why does it feel like the gay community is immediately sexualized in every context?

I picture a 10 year old who comes out to their parents as liking another boy, and the first thing they think is, he’s too young to be thinking about sex. He doesn’t understand what he’s saying. But if he said it about a girl, it would be cute, child love. A kodak moment.

One’s sexual orientation does not exist solely in the bedroom. It’s about love. It’s about the spark. Sharing romance with a partner. Feeling cared for and wanted and appreciated and adored and every other positive emotion that every heterosexual couple has the privilege of feeling every day without the scrutiny of anyone else’s judgment.

Growing up, I saw so many relationship role models for straight people. There was an outline fed to me at all turns. But why can’t I think of many role model couples for two men? Or two women?

Are we letting straight society’s over-sexualization of us get ingrained in our heads?

To this day, I keep asking myself what needs to change. Don’t get me wrong, hookups are great. But afterwards, when the music is off, and I’m all alone, it’s hard not to feel anything but emptiness.

Armed with a positive, witty personality and vocal chops that would give Sam Smith a run for his money, Nick Catoire is ready to share his story of growing up as a closeted kid in the swamps of Louisiana, surrounded by drug addiction and bigotry.

His mission – celebrate queer culture and share his wild ride of a life.

Riffy, soulful, and a little bit extra, Catoire takes influence from the pop hooks of Sia and the heartfelt vocals of Lauryn Hill and Amy Winehouse to create music that’s magically upbeat. The New York City based artist uses powerful and relatable lyrics about isolation, heartbreak and empowerment to deliver hooks that won’t get out of your head.

– The Art of Being Queer

Contact:

Jason Rogewitz

Personal Manager, Nick Catoire

Email: JasonR@nickcatoire.com

Cell: (301) 385- 0230

FULL release Schedule

UNDER EMBARGO

PLEASE DO NOT PUBLISH THE FOLLOWING UNTIL “ANNOUNCED” DATE

NO PROMISES

RELEASED/ANNOUNCED: MARCH 12

Music inspires, empowers, relaxes, and teaches. Nick Catoire’s new single, ‘No Promises,’ does just that. It reminds us that no matter what you’ve gone through in life, you can still rise, dust yourself off, and jump back into the fight.

Timely lessons not just for life events, but also starting over after Covid19.”

EMPTY LOVE PRESS RELEASE

release date: Jul 2, ‘21

the story behind “Empty Love”

After experiencing love for the first time, and losing it, I craved it more than anything.

When I wrote “Empty Love”, I was struggling with the highs and lows of rebounding as a queer person.

I hit the apps hard. So many one night stands. SO many hookups.

But I couldn’t find what I was really looking for.

It dragged me lower. Finding a man for the night was easy, but I wanted more. I wanted something real. I wanted my One. But I couldn’t figure out how. Maybe it was on me.

The struggle had me asking so many questions. Why did it feel like society’s image of romance, the type meant for hetero princes and princesses, was so hard to find in the gay community?

Is part of this because of our history? Queer people have been forced to hide themselves for so long. Holding a man’s hand in public still feels like a revolutionary act. It’s tiring. And feeling like you have to conceal your relationship is so much harder. Maybe hookups are just easier.

Why does it feel like the gay community is immediately sexualized in every context?

I picture a 10 year old who comes out to their parents as liking another boy, and the first thing they think is, he’s too young to be thinking about sex. He doesn’t understand what he’s saying. But if he said it about a girl, it would be cute, child love. A kodak moment.

Growing up, I saw so many relationship role models for straight people. There was an outline fed to me at all turns. But why can’t I think of many role model couples for two men? Or two women?

Are we letting straight society’s over-sexualization of us get ingrained in our heads?

To this day, I keep asking myself what needs to change. Don’t get me wrong, hookups are great. But afterwards, when the music is off, and I’m all alone, it’s hard not to feel anything but emptiness.

Armed with a positive, witty personality and vocal chops that would give Sam Smith a run for his money, Nick Catoire is ready to share his story of growing up as a closeted kid in the swamps of Louisiana, surrounded by drug addiction and bigotry.

His mission – celebrate queer culture and share his wild ride of a life.

– The Art of Being Queer

Contact:

FULL release Schedule

UNDER EMBARGO

PLEASE DO NOT PUBLISH THE FOLLOWING UNTIL “ANNOUNCED” DATE

NO PROMISES

RELEASED/ANNOUNCED: MARCH 12

Music inspires, empowers, relaxes, and teaches. Nick Catoire’s new single, ‘No Promises,’ does just that. It reminds us that no matter what you’ve gone through in life, you can still rise, dust yourself off, and jump back into the fight.

Timely lessons not just for life events, but also starting over after Covid19.”

–HOMOCULTURE

See You Again

RELEASED/ANNOUNCED: MARCH 26

I Can’t Look at You Now

RELEASED: APRIL 30

EMPTY LOVE

ANNOUNCED: JUNE 24

RELEASED: JULY 2

STRANGER

ANNOUNCED: JULY 22

RELEASED: JULY 30

STRANGER EP

ANNOUNCED: AUGUST 5

RELEASED: AUGUST 13