Kate Voegele Reclaims Her Power with Bold New Single Bad Taste
Kate Voegele channels personal experience into Bad Taste, an unapologetic alt pop rock single about reaching the other side of a difficult situation and discovering that someone who once held power over you no longer does. Released on October 23, 2026, the track embraces the satisfaction of moving forward, finding happiness and refusing to worry about how that happiness affects someone from the past.
Voegele approaches the subject with a deliberately provocative sense of humour. Rather than taking the high road, Bad Taste explores the pleasure of being openly petty after a painful experience, turning frustration into something confident, direct and fun. Its candid perspective gives the song a personal edge, drawing on emotions that are not always easy to admit.
The single arrives during a new chapter in Voegele's career. Following five studio albums and an extensive touring history, she is preparing to release Age of Alchemy, a collection written entirely by the singer-songwriter. The album reconnects with the raw, guitar-driven energy of her early work while reflecting her development as an artist.
Voegele first reached a wider audience with her debut album Don't Look Away and her recurring role as singer-songwriter Mia Catalano on One Tree Hill, where her music became an integral part of the series. In 2026, she celebrated that connection with an 83-show tour before launching her Then & Now Tour, which brings together familiar favourites, rarely performed songs and newer material.
With Bad Taste, Voegele pairs the directness of her songwriting with a sharper, more irreverent attitude. The single offers a glimpse into Age of Alchemy, presenting an artist comfortable revisiting the guitar-driven spirit of her beginnings while making room for a more outspoken version of herself.
