Caity Baser details forthcoming EP, There, I Said It

Speaking of the new single, Caity Baser says: "When I was eight, I was sexually assaulted. I've never known how to explain how that felt, because I was so young and I was flung into all these super serious situations, like police interviews and going into court. It was just a really horrible experience, and for my whole life, I've been ashamed of it and never really known how to write it down or how to say it.

I wanted to write a song that's not like, ‘I'm so sad, feel so sorry for me, I'm a victim’, which obviously, technically I am, but I don't want to be ashamed of that. I want to be empowered by what happened to me. I feel like I now have taken ownership of that situation. It doesn't - and he doesn’t - control me anymore."

Confronting themes such as childhood trauma, sexual assault, family difficulties, as well as being in love for the first time, the EP is deeply personal to Caity Baser.

Speaking of the release, she says: "I’m finally in a place where I feel ready to release this special collection of songs I’ve been working on. It’s hugely important to me and contains some difficult feelings – I feel really excited to explore a more vulnerable side of me and talk about things that are a part of who I am. This EP is all about the things I’ve never spoken about; the things I taught myself to be ashamed of. I’ve had so many experiences that shaped who I am. All the uncomfortable and beautiful things we go through affect who we are now and shouldn’t be forgotten. I struggle with memories that keep me up at night, and I think we should talk about it. I want you to know you’re not alone. I’m ready for you to hear this side of me."

Tracklist:

1. Watch That Girl (She’s Gonna Say It)
2. The Story of Her
3. Drank Me Dry
4. Weight of You (Glad You Died)
5. Hymn for Him (Interlude)
6. Good Man
7. As I Am
8. Beautiful Girl