Jem Cassar-Daley is letting go in order to reconnect

She’s watched her father dominate Australian country music from a close distance, now Jem Cassar-Daley is ready to forge her own path. Listen to her first single here

Her musical lineage comes from one of Grafton’s great musical exploits Troy Cassar Daley, but daughter Jem is keen to show her own style and songwriting.

Jem has released her first single, titled “Letting Go” and from the extensive country roots, her sound encompasses a contemporary indie-pop sound, while drawing from favourites such as Missy Higgins, Angus and Julia Stone, and Carole King.

Listen to the song here:

The track was both written and recorded with Garret Kato in Ocean Shores and she said wrote the song with no preconceptions of what would happen.

“I wrote the song with Garrett in his studio over two sessions. We started jamming on the guitar and keys and the song started to take shape from there,” she said.

Jem Cassar-Daley has released her first single titled "Letting Go"

“This song to me is all about learning how to let go of negative thoughts and feelings of self- doubt. Whether its work-related, a relationship or waking up anxious after a big night, most of us know the feeling far too well.

“Garrett and I wanted to make this song quite subjective and not too specific, so everyone can relate it to their own narrative.

“‘Letting Go’ also touches on having a long lost lover, friend or family member that you finally reconnect with and how they have helped through difficult times. It’s about personal growth, change, and appreciation for the ones around you.”

Jem Cassar-Daley sings for the audience at Coutts hall.

Jem showed a love of music from a young age and has been immersed in it since. Her talents in guitar, piano, singing and songwriting stem from a perfect union of classical training, a deep passion, and a musical environment. She’s since been equipped her with the industry skills and knowledge to go forth and follow the path set out for her.

Recently, she toured with father Troy Cassar-Daley and opened for him at his last performance at the Coutts Crossing Hall

She has also sung the National Anthem at the Gold Coast 600 V8 Supercars, performing the Ekka two years running, appearing at numerous festivals, including Tamworth Country Music Fest, and playing an original at SBS’s nationally broadcasted NITV NAIDOC 2020 celebrations.

Her early solo success has seen her play top notch Queensland venues like The Triffid and QPAC, and now she’s releasing her debut single “Letting Go”.

Troy Cassar-Daley sings with his daughter Jem at the Coutts Crossing hall