CHASE MAKES A STRIKING DEBUT WITH EMOTIVE SINGLE ‘PRETEND AGAIN’
Emerging artist Chase steps boldly into the spotlight with her powerful debut single, Pretend Again—a raw and introspective track that showcases her distinctive voice and emotional depth. Produced by Philip Weinrobe (known for his work with Adrianne Lenker, Florist, and Tomberlin) at his New York City studio, the release marks a compelling introduction to Chase’s artistry.
“I didn’t intend for something so intimate to become a song, but songs have a funny way of finding you and giving you language for the things you didn’t know you needed to name.”
Anchored by rich, timeless vocals, Pretend Again traces Chase’s personal journey of self-discovery. Her poetic lyricism and reflective tone delve into profound realizations, sparked by a simple but life-altering question.
“It’s interesting how whole revelations can begin with a single question,” she explained. “For me, it was a little bit like finding a stray thread hanging off the edge of a sweater. Once I started pulling, the answers came to me in the form of whole unravelings.”
Chase describes the track as a deeply personal reckoning: “This song is my story of walking the holy ground of pure possibility—of being, all at once, the most terrified and the most overwhelmingly free I’ve ever felt. It’s the sound and shape of the grief that comes with realizing the world I built my worth around was a lie, and the destabilizing truth that the lie was never me.”
Originally from Georgia, USA, Chase’s relationship with music began at an early age. Influenced by legendary voices such as Etta James, Nat King Cole, Celine Dion, Billy Joel, and Adele, she developed a sound that is both classic and contemporary. Her natural gift for honest, expressive songwriting and her arresting vocal presence mark her as a rising talent to watch.
