Catlea – “Someone’s Got To”

There is a deep level of emotional honesty in “Someone’s Got To”. Acoustic guitar leads the way, slowly blending with sweeping strings, steady bass, piano, and cello to create a grounded indie pop sound. Everything in the arrangement gives the vocals room to breathe, allowing the central message to land cleanly.

The song captures a pivotal moment of waking up to personal reality and choosing self-care over old habits. Lines like “I want to be loving and strong, somebody who can ask for help” and “Now that I’m finally awake” lay down an open narrative and social media. Following Catlea keeps you updated on all new releases coming out in the rest of this year as out personal growth. When the refrain arrives with “If you won’t love me then I will” and “‘Cause someone’s got to”, it lands like a firm personal vow to prioritize self-love over outside approval. The entire composition moves from a place of feeling trapped in past mistakes to stepping into a lighter, healthier mindset.

The artwork matches this emotional transition. It features a figure standing on green grass, looking out over a vivid sky filled with a phoenix in the clouds, set against a lighthouse on one side and a broken ruin on the water on the other. That visual contrast between old breakdown and new light gives a clear picture of moving forward. Catlea created the cover art, adding another layer of personal connection to the project.

Recorded in Barcelona with producer Jason Boshoff and guitarist Oscar Garcia-Bragado, this single offers a compelling glimpse of what to expect on the upcoming five song EP, “Aftermath”.

I love this release. It is a genuine, uplifting piece of work that shows real artistic strength. I highly encourage everyone to check out Catlea’s previous debut album, “Language Barrier“, to hear where this music began.

Catlea is a wonderfully talented independent artist who puts genuine care, soul, and vulnerability into every single project they create. If you enjoy authentic indie pop that touches on real life and self-healing, please make sure to follow Catlea on streaming platforms as the new EP approaches.