Betty Taylor is the friend who holds your hand after your heart’s been broken.

Fronted by Sophie Patrick, whose indie hooks and witty lyrics are beautifully complemented by Kayla Smart (AKA Dorah Jacson)’s harmonies and dreamy guitar riffs, the band is rounded out by Claire Chittick on bass and Katie Ishaque on drums. From an open mic to a backyard show two years ago, Betty Taylor quickly became one of Australia’s most exciting indie acts. Signing with Hello Gardener in late 2022, their debut single Stallin’, produced by Aidan Hogg (G Flip, Holy Holy), premiered on triple J and has since amassed over half a million streams.

In 2023, the band joined global agency WME, leading to standout performances alongside girl in red, Beddy Rays, The Rubens, and festivals like Groovin the Moo and Big Pineapple Festival. Their second single, Glitter, received strong support from triple J, and appearances on Australian Made with Abbie Chatfield helped propel their national profile. Breakthrough singles Can’t Get Enough and Young Dumb Immature solidified their place in triple J’s rotation, landing in the top ten most played tracks. They also gained major playlisting on Spotify, Apple, and YouTube, including Fresh Finds, Indie Arrivals, and New Music Friday.

The band’s momentum has extended to the US, with their debut EP Young Dumb Immature gaining airplay on college and alternative specialty radio. They were the 15th Most Added record on the NACC Top 30 Adds chart, with stations like WRSU, WUOG, and WXCI spinning their tracks. Stallin’ and Glitter also debuted on the SubModern Singles chart, earning early support from tastemaker stations. Following their debut tour across Europe, the UK, and Ireland with The Grogans, Betty Taylor is set for a huge year of touring across the UK, Europe, the USA, and Australia. With a showcase at SXSW 2025 and growing international attention, they are fast becoming a global indie force.