Catlea, the Cincinnati-born singer-songwriter based in London, has moved through alternative rock, Americana and indie pop with a willingness to follow the material. “Someone’s Got To” puts that instinct towards something painfully specific: learning to value yourself while recovering from alcohol addiction. The stakes extend into the recording booth. Acoustic guitar and live drums give the track a grounded foundation, while the spacious arrangement keeps attention on the singing.

Recovery, Acceptance, Confidence

-PurpleMistress

There’s warmth in the presentation, and the subject carries enough friction to keep that warmth interesting. Catlea works within an accessible pop framework, making a difficult experience easy to follow. As a preview of Aftermath, an EP built around the five stages of grief, “Someone’s Got To” represents acceptance. Its appeal rests in that connection between intention and action. Catlea gives recovery a singable shape, with the hard work behind the performance supplying its strongest emotional argument. That conviction earns attention.