If self-discovery had a soundtrack, “Why Them?” by Catlea would be blasting at full volume. This indie-pop banger is all about navigating the messiness of relationships while barely figuring yourself out. With pulsing beats, a rhythm that pulls you in, and a vocal delivery that’s both coolly detached and deeply vulnerable, Catlea creates a vibe that’s as danceable as it is introspective.
The song kicks off with glitchy guitar strums, setting a moody but infectious tone before the drums crash in to make it undeniably catchy. Catlea’s lyrics hit that sweet spot between diary confessions and late-night overthinking, delivering lines like “I don’t make good choices, I avoid them like the plague” with a nonchalant self-awareness. The chorus is a hook-heavy earworm that builds into a powerful moment of realization—why do we chase the ones who don’t see our worth?
Sonically, “Why Them?” could sit comfortably between Billie Eilish’s brooding alt-pop and PVRIS’s electro-tinged rock, with a sprinkle of Taylor Swift’s lyrical storytelling. It’s a genre-blender—pop, indie, rock, even a little R&B swagger thrown in—that keeps you guessing while keeping your head nodding.
But beyond its addictive sound, this track feels like something. The way Catlea’s voice floats over the beat, never over-sung yet packed with emotion, mirrors the lyrical theme perfectly—trying to sound unfazed while barely holding it together. And that bridge is a slow-burn moment of clarity before the song erupts back into its anthemic outro, leaving you wanting to hit replay before the final note fades.
At its core, “Why Them?” is a song about longing, frustration, and the struggle to put yourself first. Check it out on Spotify.
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Review by: Naomi Joan