Braden Bales has entered a new era with his fiery new single “ASHED US OUT” via Geffen Records. The new single finds Bales delving into themes of love and loss, delivering a poignant reflection on the ups and downs in relationships. Drawing inspiration from his own previous life experiences, “ASHED US OUT” showcases Bales’ ability to express his feelings through his powerful lyrics and musical artistry and finds him connecting with listeners through shared struggles, reminding them that they aren’t alone.
“ASHED US OUT” marks Bales’ first release of 2024, following last year’s CATALYST EP as well as a handful of singles like “PICK ME UP” and “CHRONICALLY CAUTIOUS”. The new track is just the start of another exciting year for Braden Bales.
Braden Bales writes thoughtful songs that deftly reflect the emotional twists and turns already he’s taken in his young life. From sleeping in his car in Los Angeles to finding community in Nashville, every experience is captured in songs like “PICK ME UP,” his new single for Geffen Records, which showcases a hard-won maturity and thoughtful vulnerability beyond his years. He infuses his songs with detailed emotion and witty observations, writing for him is a kind of therapy, a way of processing and understanding what he’s experienced so far. Braden’s most recent track, “CHRONICALLY CAUTIOUS,” has accrued more than 29.8 million streams on Spotify, connecting with fans through his emotional honesty. The track has also won him fans from the likes of Dermot Kennedy, Chelsea Cutler, Russ, and more. He sings about stress and anxiety, and the push to overcome it.
Growing up in Oakville, Ontario, songwriting very quickly became an outlet for Bales. Now, he’s obsessed with the craft and he’s aware the highs of his career aren’t the big viral moments like “CHRONICALLY CAUTIOUS,” but the daily act of getting better, little by little. At the end of the day, Bales has found joy and fulfillment in sharing his songs, and therefore himself, with the world. “It’s all real. None of it’s just made up,” he explains. “Everything I write about is exactly how I feel.” With his debut EP NOMAD under his belt, along with his incredible knack for songwriting, charismatic persona, drive to succeed, and his ability to relate to his listeners, Braden Bales has found his role as one of pop’s most exciting newcomers.