Braden Bales Maps Emotional Recovery in “5 STAGES OF GRIEF”

by Kelia
July 7, 2025

Photo Credit: Ried Martin
Braden Bales releases “5 STAGES OF GRIEF”, a powerful EP about heartbreak and healing.
Capitol Records artist Braden Bales has released his new EP 5 STAGES OF GRIEF, a deeply reflective five-song journey through heartbreak and personal growth. Known for his emotionally grounded songwriting, Bales creates a musical space where vulnerability is strength.
With standout tracks like “I DON’T (BUT I DO),” “YOU LIED,” and the newly released “WHEN YOU THINK ABOUT IT,” the EP showcases Bales’ lyrical bravery and production restraint.

He explains: “The ‘5 STAGES OF GRIEF’ project is a map of all the places my mind went to while I was struggling to let go of someone I cared about deeply.”
Braden Bales is not just telling his story — he’s helping others navigate their own.