Kaitlin Cassady’s seminal indie-folk single ‘Unconditionally’ from her debut LP, Home Away From Home strikes an intimate chord with its dreamy, lo-fi reverie.
Hit play and prepare to be swept up within the euphonic breeze of the mellifluous acoustic guitar strings, which seamlessly harmonise with vocals that echo the 90s indie pop ethos. The track reaches even further back in time by integrating 70s-esque pop-rock piano keys that lend endlessly ascending melodies to the all-encompassing production. It’s a sonic kryptonite for the diehard romantics who refuse to buy into the claims that romance is dead. Despite its bedroom pop aesthetic, this track could effortlessly soundtrack a Hollywood epic, showcasing Cassady’s humble yet world-class songwriting chops.
Hailing from Minneapolis, indie-folk-rock artist Kaitlin Cassady draws from a kaleidoscope of influences such as Aimee Mann, Carole King, and Elliott Smith, to contemporary icons like Billie Eilish and Coldplay. Cassady’s music—rich with introspective lyrics, lush harmonies, and intricate arrangements—captures themes of love, loss, and resilience.
Her latest self-recorded project, Home Away From Home, marks a major stride in her burgeoning career. We can’t wait to see what follows.
Stream Kaitlin Cassady’s debut album in full via Spotify.
Review by Amelia Vandergast