By Abigail Mableson
Photo Credit: Capitol UK
When I last spoke to Caity Baser in April, she was embarking on her intimate piano tour – Watch That Girl (She’s Gonna Sing It) – a step back from the high-energy stage presence she’s known for. Renowned for her gobby lyrics and liveliness, Baser was craving a deeper connection with her audience, toning down her act and creating something rawer and more personal.
Fast forward a few months later and Baser, just 23, is already stacking major career highs. From gracing Glastonbury’s Avalon Stage and supporting Olivia Rodrigo at BST Hyde Park, Baser is truly a musician in her element. Loud, witty, and unfiltered, her debut album Still Learning felt like an extension of her personality. But with her new EP, There, I Said It (released 22nd August 2025), we’re introduced to an entirely different Baser. She is emotionally unguarded, vulnerable, and ready to show her maturity. Produced with pop duo Oh Wonder, its orchestral flourishes add gravity and authenticity to her most vulnerable work yet.
The EP opens with Watch That Girl (She’s Gonna Say It), a theatrical, trumpet-backed declaration that captures Baser’s signature sound. Bold, brash, and unapologetic, it’s a fitting curtain-raiser before she pivots into new territory.
The Story of Her follows, slowing the pace. Laid-back and dreamy, it’s the perfect soundtrack to a trendy coffee shop. Her voice is understated, supported by gentle piano and strings for a certain simplistic flourish, introducing the true storytelling of the EP. Drank Me Dry continues this tenderness, using the metaphor of a drained glass to explore heartbreak with a wistful nostalgia, rather than bitterness.
The Weight Of You (I’m Glad You Died) is a standout moment of the EP, both emotionally provoking and incredibly mature. Equal parts devastating and cathartic, Baser is reduced to her rawest form. Her vocals carry grief, anger, and reluctance, with each lyric feeling like a heartfelt diary entry written directly to the listener. Her relatability is poignant, yet heartbreaking, and a sentiment to how Baser brings a sense of humanity and honesty to her music.
An interlude is then offered as a short break from the music. A Hymn for Him shifts the narrative and style, featuring a recorded conversation with her grandfather repeating, “I love you.” It is intimate and grounding amid the flooding of emotions so far, bringing moments of familial love in contrast to the romantic pain she has already explored.
From here, there is a distinct change of tone, and Baser’s storytelling quality really shines through. As themes of forgiveness and self-love dominate the lyrics, Good Man brings a certain soul music element to Baser’s stylistic roster. Reminiscent of Joy Crookes’ Feet Don’t Fail Me Now, Baser chorally exclaims that he was a ‘good man’. Her energy seems redirected and signposted, from her once chatty tone to something more honest and mature.
As the second act of Baser’s EP continues to shine brightly, As I Am sustains the mood of forgiveness and personal strength. At this point, her vocals are the most punchy and enticing, only subtly aided by a piano grounding her voice. Beautiful Girl continues this sentiment. A love letter to herself, her vocals relax and become unbound, vowing “You’re gonna find a way back home” as a statement of acceptance. Her EP closes on a full-circle moment, showcasing her vocal richness and ability to find herself sonically.
Like many EPs, There, I Said It feels like a story. But this story is one of self-discovery, with Baser finding her true identity as a lyricist and musician. As the EP cover looks back at me as I listen, showing Baser joyfully reaching her hands to the sky whilst swimming in the ocean, the true Caity Baser seems free and alive in every aspect of her EP. Raw and emotionally aware, There, I Said It feels like a new dawn for her career, setting a tone that I hope is here to stay for good.
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