British singer/songwriter Kate Walsh became one of the most celebrated new artists in the U.K. in 2007 after the release of her breakout album, Tim's House. Walsh's first album, Clocktower Park, was released by Kitchenware in 2003, but the disc came and went with little notice. Undaunted, Walsh continued to write and perform, and in 2006 began work on a second album with the help of producer and multi-instrumentalist Tim Bidwell. Walsh released Tim's House on her own Blueberry Pie label, and thanks to enthusiastic reviews and online exposure it became a hit in the U.K. The album's success led Walsh to sign a deal with Mercury Records. ~ Mark Deming