‘Reason’ was inspired by a relationship that Bitson ended. “I sabotaged a relationship to avoid being hurt,” Bitson explains. “Such an ironic characteristic, self-sabotage. It creates the exact thing I fear. When we reconnected, it was as if he could see right through me. There was nothing left for us. If I hadn’t been so distant and destructive, maybe things could have worked out differently. We swung outside on hammocks on opposing sides of his porch and it felt like goodbye. That week I wrote ‘Reason’.”

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Bitson’s proclivity for emotive vocals and storytelling comes to life in a lush, sonic landscape. The record is a vulnerable exploration of the human condition with mesmerizing production from Jon Joseph that envelops listeners in her experience. The result? A cleansing resolution–cathartic and brutally honest songwriting at its best.

The album’s first single ‘Wash’ offers a candid look into Bitson’s struggles with addiction. “It exemplifies the pain, darkness, and discomfort associated with drug use,” Bitson explains. “It was written during a sort of rebirth through spirituality, sobriety, and contemplative meditation. The subject matter is pretty heavy, so I chose to pair the song with a whimsical and playful Anderson-esque drug trip. It was also one of the only songs on the album that didn’t sound completely sad and serious. I enjoyed the opportunity to have some fun with the visuals.”

Bathing in Yesterday’s Fires:

1. Changes
2. Everything
3. First Love
4. Frenchy
5. Reason
6. Hungry Ghosts
7. Wash
8. Myself

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