Ballsy (of Caveboy) Announces Debut EP, Shares New Single “Person”
Alternative-Rock artist Ballsy (the solo venture of JUNO Master Class winner Caveboy’s synth-bassist Isabelle Banos) announces the release of her debut EP, Bisou, and shares the latest single, “Person.”
“This is my favourite song from the EP – it’s the most emo. It’s both an intimate conversation and an anthemic scream session, which makes it so much fun to perform live. I hope it brings listeners some catharsis and healing if they need it,” shares Ballsy.
No stranger to the stage, Ballsy eagerly anticipates showcasing her new music at this year’s JUNOFEST in Halifax. Find event details here and stay tuned for additional tour announcements at https://ballsybanos.com/.
The debut EP, set to release independently on April 5th, will feature previously released tracks: “Joe Millionaire,” a cheeky little rage anthem all about the climate emergency; “Holy Water,” a track about Ballsy’s personal experience being indoctrinated and manipulated by the adults she trusted while growing up; and “Be Your Baby,” a song about uncovering and moving through some tough feelings around her dysfunctional upbringing, while also encouraging her to explore and discover her sound.
The inspiration for “Person” struck Ballsy two years ago when she realized the significance of the opening line in the chorus: “you’re just a person.”
“It was that moment I finally stopped putting my estranged mother on a pedestal and saw her as an actual human being with her own past, flaws, dreams, friends, heartbreaks, trauma, and everything else that might go along with being a person on the planet,” shares Ballsy. “It was so healing to both speak – and scream – about it all to her in this song, both the hurt and the forgiveness.“
Crafting this song became a cathartic outlet to express both hurt and forgiveness, marking the beginning of Ballsy’s solo project after years in a band. “Person” empowered her to delve into her own lyrical and sonic identity, fostering newfound vulnerability and confidence. Seeking creative input, she collaborated with Lùisa, an indie artist and producer she met through the Keychange program. Together, they transformed the song into its current form through meticulous deconstruction and reconstruction.
“I did all the recording, production, and mixing myself at my studio space, Chez Ballsy. I worked on and off on this song for almost 2 years until I finally cracked the code! I blasted the speakers and immediately started crying the happiest tears,” Ballsy says.