You Were There

About the Artist

Platinum-certified singer, songwriter, and producer Garrett Kato has quietly built a global following with his emotionally resonant songwriting, atmospheric production, and captivating live performances. Born in Canada and now based in Byron Bay, Australia, Kato has generated over 230 million streams worldwide, building a reputation as one of indie-folk’s most compelling voices. A prolific producer in his own right, Garrett Kato self-produces all his music and has worked with a wide range of artists including Ziggy Alberts, Jem Cassar-Daley, Jack Botts, Busby Marou, Pete Murray, Steph Strings, and Felipe Baldomir. His warm, emotive production style has made him a trusted creative collaborator across the indie-folk and roots scenes. Whether in the studio or on stage, Garrett Kato remains an artist committed to storytelling — a nomadic soul whose music feels both deeply personal and universally relatable. 'You Were There' features on Garrett's new album 'Whenever I Go' which is out now.