“Lost Again” by Caroline Hale

Caroline Hale is a San Antonio native currently based in Austin, Texas, who has been playing guitar since age eight. Mentored since age fourteen by Martin Strayer, an audio engineer and songwriter who has worked with major artists like Ariana Grande and The Chicks, Hale developed her craft under the guidance of Austin musicians including Gordy Quist of The Band of Heathens. She released her debut album BFF in 2023 and followed with live recordings and singles including Blame You and Kick It in 2025, and Mockingbird and Cloud 9 in 2026. Her evolving sound blends confessional indie pop with country influences, marked by lyrically raw production and emotional sophistication that belies her youth.