Cass Noelle is a songwriter who has known overwhelming love and devastating loss. The Pennsylvania-based “chickfolk” troubadour communicates her experiences by channeling an array of influences; from revered artists like Brandi Carlile, Joni Mitchell, The Cranberries, and Jewel; to architects of “beautifully sad” compositions, like The Civil Wars and Over the Rhine.

“Beautifully sad” is an accurate description of her debut single, “Someone to Help You.” Written about her husband’s passing from a drug overdose in the summer of 2022, Cass notes that “writing this song and getting it out there has been the most therapeutic part of my healing journey.”

“This is a song of desperation. It’s a pouring out of raw emotion that I know many can relate to,” she states. “Watching someone you love turn into an unrecognizable version of themselves is pure pain. It’s wrought with psychological torment and a constant agony over setting boundaries, while trying to facilitate every kind of help.”

Produced by Bobby Siegfried of Studio B Creative, “Someone to Help You” features emotive, powerhouse vocals on top of gently finger-picked guitars. Siegfried added a layer of studio magic with foundational keyboard layers, which carry the weight of a full string arrangement to bring forth the song’s raw emotion.

A music video was directed by Richie Ares of theLionhearted, and was accompanied by a page of resources for those struggling with addiction or suicidal ideation on Cass Noelle’s website.

“We all carry our trauma differently, and addiction is a symptom of deeper issues. If you’re struggling with addiction, you are not alone. You are loved and worthy of healing. You were created on purpose, for a purpose. I urge you to take steps to break the cycle of shame and self-destruction,” Cass said. “If you love an addict, you’re in good company. If you’ve set healthy boundaries, you should be proud of yourself. If you’ve lost an addict, my heart hurts for you.”

“You are loved.”