Caity Baser’s empowering new EP packs a whipsmart punch we all need to hear…

As an advocate for authenticity Caity Baser quickly became Gen Z pioneer, a lighthouse
guiding us away from the bullshit that poisons you in your twenties, the bad
breakups, the dead-end jobs, student debt and always wondering what’s next.
Baser cuts through the blur with her hard-hitting lyrics and punchy beats reminding us all that we are not alone, we have an audible army

To be authentic is to be vulnerable and to be vulnerable is to be brave. And that is exactly what Baser achieves with her witty lyrics, charming charisma, and vivacious pop pieces. Arguably most known for her single X and Y, Baser navigates heartache, unrequited love and falling for the wrong sort of people with a whip smart brutality that cuts to the core, all whilst to the tune of punchy Britpop melodies.

Her song Friendly Sex is pretty much self-explanatory. Being friend with benefits can be quite fun until you don’t want to be friends anymore, you want, well, more but it’s unrequited and you’re made to feel like a side chick even though you’re not in a relationship. My favourite thing about this punchy track is that it has an angrier version simply titled Friendly Sex (Angrier) which, although I have never had the pleasure of meeting her, I would assume encapsulates Baser’s outgoing, bubbly but fiery personality. Her inspiring abilty to stand strong, to laugh, to cry and to hold accotunable is why she is one of this year’s breathrough talents.

Friendly sex follows similar themes shared in her track Kiss You. With witty lyrics like:

“You don’t need to buy me flowers
Pucker up and then maybe save the planet and share a shower
What’s your favourite superpower?
Do you prefer sweet or sour?
Actually, don’t even answer
Kiss me now, take off your trousers (ah)” (Kiss You Lyrics)

It is clear why Baser has so quickly become a fan favourite. This verse encapsulates the ebullient awkwardness between you and your crush, wanting to make the first move but fearing rejection, Baser becomes the soundtrack for all our moods, cooler than an agony aunt, she’s more like an older sister who paints your nails whilst you bat tears from your eye, or a best friend that helps youn feel good and get revenge, or even the girl in the toliet on a drunken night out reminding you who you are.

The world’s discovery of Baser came when she was feeling most lost and isolated. Working at her local co-op to save money for studio sessions she felt the beginning of existential dread wash over her. Feelings of worry and wonder lead her to write Average Student a song about lacking direction and destinations in life. This received a million views on TikTok overnight Baser’s life path became mapped out for her. Demonstrating both Baser’s talent and TikTok’s role and an event engine.

Baser aims to empower with her music, encouraging people to verbally defend themselves and hold people accountable. Sick of sorry its sometimes okay to say “No, fuck you. Give me a minute, I am angry at you, leave me alone” Caity Baser.

After signing to EMI records Baser has seen London shows sell out, performed at the BBC Introducing stage and reading and Leeds and she’s recently been on a song with Sigala, Stefflon Don and this year’s UK entrant to Eurovision, Mae Muller. With the recent release of her debut EP Thanks for Nothing See You Never 2023 looks bigger and bolder for Baser.