CAITLIN – You’re Only Good To Calm Me Down: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
CAITLIN, born in Te Tihi-o-Maru and now based in Ōtautahi, returns with her new single, You’re Only Good To Calm Me Down.
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Following the reflective thread of earlier releases ‘Wash’ and ‘Outline’, the song explores the moments when comfort comes at the cost of growth. Self-produced with the help of Will McGillivray (Goodwill), CAITLIN explains, “It’s a song about self-discovery, playful denial, and finally calling things out.” These themes run through her forthcoming EP, Guardrails, due April 10, which traces the small reckonings and shifts that come after life moves you off course.
Guardrails, CAITLIN’s fourth EP, is the culmination of a decade spent writing, recording, and performing across New Zealand. “Written across a year walking through an early–mid twenties identity crisis,” CAITLIN explains, “a lack of self-determination sat quietly underneath everything in my life — I knew something needed to change, but I kept avoiding it. I was grappling with the realisation that time was passing and I was not the person I wanted to be.” Guardrails channels emotional tension into motion, with songs that sway, push, and pull.
The single ‘You’re Only Good To Calm Me Down’ is accompanied by a new music video, co-directed by CAITLIN and Naomi Haussmann, with filming and editing handled by Haussmann. The video was shot across two contrasting locations: the sweeping landscapes of Lake Lyndon near Arthur’s Pass, and the urban streets of Ōtautahi’s city centre. Speaking on the visual approach, CAITLIN explains: “I love implying this narrative and visual contrast between structure and city imagery, and flowy natural landscapes which is a common thread throughout my work.”
CAITLIN will bring Guardrails to Electric Avenue 2026, road-testing the EP in front of a festival audience and positioning herself as one of the local acts you won’t want to miss.
Guardrails – CAITLIN
Out April 11th, 2026
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Wash
You’re Only Good To Calm Me Down
Outline
Tied
Go Figure
Guardrails
Artist Bio – CAITLIN
CAITLIN (Caitlin Bradley) is a New Zealand singer-songwriter making waves on the alternative music scene. Known for her sharp lyricism, infectious energy, and magnetic live performances, she first caught attention with her 2024 EP Legacy, featuring the Alt-charting single ‘Light Leak’ and ‘What You Love’, which hit #1 on NZ Student Radio Charts.
Her recent indie-rock single ‘Wash’ signals the next chapter of her sound, leading into new releases in 2026. A rising live draw, CAITLIN has played headline shows across New Zealand, performed at major festivals including Nostalgia, Single Fin Mingle, and Tea Party, and is set for the Main Stage at Electric Avenue 2026. She has also opened for industry icons like Jon Toogood, Jordan Luck, Hollie Smith, and Jamie McDell.
Supported by Spotify and Apple Music editorial playlists (New Music Friday AUS/NZ, EQUALS) and recognised through NZ on Air funding, APRA AMCOS mentorship, and a songwriting camp at Joel Little’s Big Fan studio, CAITLIN is a bold voice in New Zealand music and one of the country’s most exciting emerging artists.
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