A badass, grungy guitar riff immediately pulls ‘Cage’ into ’90s-flavoured alt-rock territory, backed by big live drums and Starr’s melodic but increasingly snarling vocal. There’s bite beneath almost every line, giving the track a sense of urgency without sacrificing its hooks. An instrumental passage designed to evoke a panic attack sees the arrangement grow more frantic and instruments pile on top of one another, adding another burst of tension before the song pushes onwards.

The accompanying video takes that breakout literally — albeit with its tongue firmly in its cheek. After being kidnapped, Starr escapes into the night, skating, cycling and running through the streets as chaotic cuts take us through corridors, exploding pillows and a caged walkway. Eventually she makes it to the gig, delivering a sweaty performance against graffitied walls surrounded by the promised “goth baddies”. Dark, sleazy and knowingly playful, it’s exactly the kind of chaos ‘Cage’ deserves.

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Despite the EP’s fixation on speed, ‘Pass Me By’ doesn’t rely on breakneck tempos to make its point. Instead, it leans into a more measured, anthemic approach, balancing buoyant melodies with a weight that gives the song real emotional punch. Crunchy guitar riffs drive the track forward while Caitlin’s confident vocal carries the frustration and longing at its heart, turning feelings of paralysis into something surprisingly uplifting without ever pretending everything is okay.

The accompanying visualiser beautifully mirrors that emotional tension. As Caitlin rollerblades through New York City, moments of quiet solitude sit alongside the constant movement of the city around her, perfectly reflecting the song’s central idea of feeling left behind while life carries on regardless. It’s a thoughtful pairing of sound and visuals that proves ‘Pass Me By’ doesn’t need to race to leave an impression.

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