The Rails are on the fast track

WHEN interviewing the son or daughter of a famous person, there’s that difficult moment when you ask about their illustrious heritage. Happily, it’s not awkward for Kami Thompson, scion of legendary folkies, Richard and Linda Thompson.

Grounded and humble, she’s happy to be spoken of in the same breath as two icons of the genre.

Indeed, far from feeling overshadowed by her parents, The Rails’ front-woman considers herself fortunate to have grown up in the orbit of a pair of music industry veterans.