Through melodic pop compositions and a glittering artistic energy, queer-femme artist, singer, songwriter and producer Caylie G (they/she) serves as a charming and multi-talented indie-pop star. Currently residing in the Treaty Six Territory of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, Caylie G has solid artistic and cultural roots in their musically inspired upbringing. Having established a musicality that shimmers with honest relatability and nostalgia-infused pop artistry, the music of Caylie G can best be described as personal, glimmering and cathartic.
On June 28, the rising indie-pop icon released their debut EP the trials and tribulations of a twenty two year old teenager. A vast array of emotions can be found within the six-track body of work, including the fear of not being wanted, heartbreak, and the rollercoaster of navigating your early twenties. Through her personable and down-to-earth delivery of such vulnerable feelings, Caylie G’s new EP can be enjoyed by music listeners – and teenagers – of all ages and all walks of life.
Highlight tracks include “ohio,” a pillow-soft acoustic number with emotions of heartbreak and nostalgia further heightened by Caylie G’s delicate yet powerful vocals. “Eat bugz,” the record’s closing number, takes on a more cheeky and bubbly tone with slightly humorous and romantic lyricism.
Praise is deserved for the album’s opening number, “nauseous from existential dread.” For chronic overthinkers, drama queens, perfectionists and those who tend to suffer from excruciating self-loathing, “nauseous from existential dread” is the quintessential track. Delivering an honest and accurate portrayal of anxiety and depression over ethereal and upbeat soft pop beats, the song shines a light on feelings that many people are all too familiar with.
Hands out, the window
Sad songs playing on the radio
I’ll cry the whole way home
Originally written as a flirtatious love song about a short-lived queer romance, a summer full of heartache caused Caylie G to rewrite the track completely. “Nauseous from existential dread” now serves as a cathartic, sparkling pop anthem for those who struggle with self-doubt. Recorded by JUNO Award-nominated producer Father Bobby Townsend and Mark Maclure and written by Edmonton locals, Caylie G, Mark Maclure and Haidee Manansala, “nauseous from existential dread” is a beautiful reflection of Caylie G and their artistry.
What if everyone hates me and I die alone
What if it turns out I’m no good on my own
I’m so sick of maybe
Why do I hate me
Somebody save me
Caylie G is currently enrolled at MacEwan University, working towards a Bachelor of Music in Jazz and Contemporary Popular Music, majoring in Recording and Production. Now a full-time musician, 22-year-old Caylie G is fiercely paving their way as a pivotal rising star within the Canadian pop world.
