At long last, Clairo is back. The indie-pop songwriter, a.k.a. Claire Cottrill, will release her new album Charm on July 12. To preview the record, Cottrill dropped “Sexy to Someone,” a summer stunner with cozy production and whimsical instrumentation. The chorus features a classic Clairo line anyone can relate to: …
Read More »Clairo Takes Her Intimate Indie Gems to Electric Lady for Live EP
Clairo has dropped Live at Electric Lady, a cozy EP released off Spotify. Clairo — a.k.a. Claire Cottrill — announced the EP on Thursday afternoon, hours before dropping it at midnight E.T. She wrote in her caption that the EP contains “all her favorites,” including her hit “Bags” and Sling …
Read More »Beabadoobee Enlists Clairo for New Take on Her 'Glue Song'
Beabadoobee has enlisted Clairo for a new take on her 2023 single “Glue Song.” “Claire’s a good friend since she brought me on her tour around the release of her first album,” Beabadoobee said of the collaboration in a statement, referring to their 2019 tour together. “That was super fun, …
Read More »Clairo Releases 'For Now' to Benefit For the Gworls, Everytown for Gun Safety
Clairo released a new demo called “For Now” on Bandcamp. Proceeds from the song will benefit For the Gworls, which raises funds to help Black transgender people with financial aid for rent, medical and travel financial assistance; and Everytown for Gun Safety, which seeks to prevent gun violence by advocating …
Read More »Hear Clairo Join Phoenix for Atmospheric Remix of 'After Midnight'
Phoenix have released a new version of their song “After Midnight” featuring vocals from Clairo. After teasing the remix on social media, the group debuted the track last night, marking their second-ever guest feature. “We’ve loved Claire since day one,” Phoenix said in a statement. “What a treat it is …
Read More »Hear Phoebe Bridgers Join Marcus Mumford on Emotive Album Cut 'Stonecatcher'
Marcus Mumford‘s debut solo LP, (Self-Titled), dropped today and one of the standout tracks features Phoebe Bridgers on guest vocals. The song, “Stonecatcher,” was inspired by Just Mercy, a memoir by Equal Justice Association lawyer Bryan Stevenson. Listen here. (Self-Titled)was produced by Blake Mills and features contributions from Brandi Carlile, …
Read More »Marcus Mumford Deals With Isolation and Processes Anger on '(Self-Titled)'
Marcus Mumford’s solo debut opens in a place of anger: “I can still taste you, and I hate it,” the Mumford & Sons leader seethes over gently strummed guitars, a whisper of feedback serving as a signal of his bubbling rage. “Cannibal,” the first track on (self-titled), was written by …
Read More »Marcus Mumford Enlists Brandi Carlile, Clairo, and Phoebe Bridgers on First Solo Album '(Self-Titled)'
Mumford & Sons band leader Marcus Mumford announced the release date of his first solo album (self-titled) on Instagram Tuesday. The album, which is set to be released on Sept. 16, will feature Brandi Carlile, Phoebe Bridgers, Clairo, and Monica Martin. “In January 2021, facing demons I danced with for …
Read More »Watch the Strokes Cover Clairo's 'Sofia' at Lisbon Music Festival
The Strokes performed a version of Clairo‘s song “Sofia” at Lisbon’s NOS Alive 2022 after the singer-songwriter cancelled her appearance at the festival. Clairo was scheduled to perform at the festival, but had to pull out last minute due to a flight cancellation. The Strokes offered up their rendition of …
Read More »Watch Phoebe Bridgers, Clairo Perform Together Live in Milan
Phoebe Bridgers joined Clairo for a live rendition of Clairo’s 2019 single “Bags” at a concert in Milan. Clairo supported Bridgers at the show, at Carroponte in Sesto San Giovanni, and surprised the audience with the collaboration. Later in the evening, Clairo collaborated with Bridgers during the latter’s set, providing …
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