Does the name Casey McQuillen ring a bell to you? If it does, it means you’ve probably watched the season thirteen of American Idol, where she was a standout contestant. If it doesn’t, don’t worry — it will now. Kicking off the year on a positive note, the British singer and songwriter releases her first off of 2025, titled Better, which sends a clear message: trust yourself and be confident in all areas of life, because that’s the key to finding self-worth and feeling successful. You’ve heard it here first, folks!
The London-based artist, who’s carving a space for herself in the music industry, is mostly known for her wide-ranging vocals. But she’s also all about empowering her listeners — in her Instagram bio, she states that she’s an anti-bullying advocate. Well, Better, her new song, out today, further proves her commitment to that. With its breezy rhythms, shimmering melodies, and an unapologetic message of self-worth, Casey’s track wants you to have a strong foundation where you can rest assured of your decisions. Especially in lyrics like the opener “All friends tell me I should do it for the plot / I’d rather not / Just spend the night because you’re hot,” or the chorus “If you wanna take my time, gotta make it so much better / I know I’ll be just fine if it’s just me forever.”
Casey McQuillen has a busy year ahead joining Eurovision winner Loreen and pop icon Anastacia on their sold-out concerts across Europe and the UK — a total of fifty-three arena shows between February 15th and May 7th, that will take her from Barcelona to London, to Warsaw, Rome, Vienna, Paris, Brussels, Hamburg, London, Glasgow, and more. So if you like what you hear, make sure to see her live too.
