Cynthia Catania
'Something Better'

The  exhilarating, memorable and irresistible single from the singer/songwriter drops worldwide on August 12th 2022.

‘Something Better’ is a joyful, kitschy anthem laughing at that inescapable human tendency of always wanting what you don’t have. 
“Everybody wants another feather in their cap.” says the singer-songwriter-producer, Cynthia Catania.
 
Recorded and self-produced in Los Angeles, this track was a labour of love, created with a bevy of talented friends. Co-written by Jason Thomas Gordon (of St. Judes Children’s Research Hospital and author of ‘The Singers Talk’ Simon & Schuster), mixed with additional production by composer Gabriel Mann; additional instrumentation by Adam Marcello (Katy Perry, American Idol), Gabriel Mann, Cary Beare (Kingsize); additional backing vocals by SaucyMonky alumni Annmarie Cullen, and Dublinite Naimee Coleman (Aurora).

About 'Something better'

“I remember a conversation I had with an old girlfriend about her bestie.  How he was happy in his relationship - but always wondered if he should ‘settle’, what if there was something better out there?” Such is the human dilemma…  and the challenges of commitment."

“I guess for me the deeper meaning of this song is to surrender to the present moment, circumstances, relationships, work-life, and ENJOY. The root of suffering is in the craving. Surrender is a way out. I have to practice that on a daily basis.”
 
I wrote the refrain “Everybody wants something better than they have” and bounced it off a few different songwriters I like to collaborate with.  Jason was a resounding yes - and we bounced lyrics and melodies back n’ forth from there.  It came quickly and easily.  Romance, finance, and status — everyone struggles with those aspects of living from time to time.”

On Production

This track has a few snappy pop elements to it. As a producer, I love keeping things minimal and interesting. Anytime a deeper message can be tucked into a pop song, it’s a win-win.  I am so grateful for my production mentors - Rob Cairns, Doug Heffernan, Michael James, and now, Gabriel Mann.  I love what artists Lana Del Rey, Billie Eilish, Loma, Orville Peck, etc., are doing with their sparser tracks.  Lana is a fav.  What a brilliant lyricist she is."

 Cynthia interview in Phacemag

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