Melbourne artist KAIA has an interesting background in that she spent 17 years in a cult that not only condemns oral sex but believe that governments of the world are actually under the control of Satan. Questioning the beliefs and enviornment in which she was raised, KAIA has shared her beautiful song ‘Know Myself’. With a blissful voice, projecting over minimal and delicate electronica, the track is taken from KAIA’s forthcoming self-titled EP landing August 11th via Provenance.

Touching on the new single, KAIA stated:

“Know Myself touches on the push and pull of relationships with in my family. Leaving the cult I was raised in and still being tied by unrequited love to my (still practising) family members who brought me to that place allows complex emotions to flourish. Simply: there is love, but there is also resentment.”

“This song is probably my favourite on the record, because it explores both sides of the coin. The narrative can be read from both of the character’s perspective and the line “I know this much about you ‘cos I know myself” plunges the two edged sword inwards and flips the narrative, reinforcing this idea that ultimately nobody comes out unscathed.”