Due 1st November, Bittersweet, the sophomore album Australian rocker Cassidy Paris, out on the Frontiers Music Srl label.
Ahead of that, and out now, her third single taken from Bittersweet, ‘Getting Better’.
“‘Getting Better’ is the missing puzzle piece to ‘Stronger’, Paris said, relating it to her previous single. “Together they tell an important story about overcoming difficult situations and not tolerating degrading and hurtful behaviour. You are strong and you are powerful. You are deserving of where you are, don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. It is vital to me that people know my story and the truth. Through these songs, I am able to deliver that”.
Regarding ‘Stronger’ itself she noted:“This is a song about my experiences in life dealing with situations that can be difficult to get through,” said the singer. “I thought it would be only fitting to record this as it’s become an anthem to remind me that in life there will always be people who try and bring you down.
“I love performing this song on stage with my dad and Wicked Smile, even though some people thought I didn’t belong here. A big thanks to all the people who got behind me on this and helped put my own stamp on this song – my dad, Paul Laine, Pete Lesperance, Pete Newdeck, Harry Hess & Frontiers Music.” A determined character, Paris wants to make rock music a cool thing again among the mass populace, and inspire a new generation of younger fans to not only listen to rock ‘n’ roll, but maybe even pick up a guitar, instead of a phone.
At the age of 11, Cassidy met singer/songwriter Paul Laine (ex-Danger Danger, The Defiants), who then took on a mentoring role for her, as well as collaborating in songwriting and producing her music.
From early on, Cassidy has wanted to deliver a strong message through her music. In 2018, she released the song ‘Stand’, a heartfelt song about ‘standing up for yourself’ as a young woman. She continues to deliver that message, promoting anti-bullying through performances at many schools around Melbourne, Australia and is an active campaigner for the worldwide Metalheads Against Bullying organisation. Cassidy has built up a strong connection with her growing worldwide fanbase that has already seen her perform in America, Japan and the UK with the band.
Cassidy Paris released her debut full length album titled New Sensation in December 2023 . “My debut album is 80s infused, mixed with a current vibe. Influenced by rock gods such as Debbie Harry, Pat Benatar, Joan Jett & Lita Ford, I’m keen to put my spin on things in a modern original way”, she declared.
Having recently embarked on a European Tour where she supported AOR band Harem Scarem, she also performed at various festivals and is scheduled to appear on the Monsters Of Rock Cruise in 2026 and return to the UK for a full headline tour.
You can stream the singles here and check out the videos here at RAMzine.
Bittersweet can be ordered here.
Tracks featured on the album are: ‘Butterfly’, ‘Nothing Left To Lose’, ‘Finish What We Started’, ‘Wannabe’, ‘Getting Better’, ‘Give Me Your Love’, ‘Can’t Let Go’, ‘Undecided’, Sucker For Your Love’, ‘Brand New Day’,’Is Anybody Out There’, ‘Turn Around And Kiss Me’ and ‘Stronger’.
