If you like Clairo, listen to these five artists:
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Ever since Clairo’s debut hit song “Pretty Girl” catapulted her to fame in 2017, she has made a name for herself in the bedroom pop music genre. Clairo’s introspective lyricism and soft lo-fi melodies are what give her songs unique character and set them apart from traditional pop.
Clairo is an American singer and songwriter who began making music at the age of 13. She is known for many of her hit singles that blew up on social media. Soon after, Clairo signed a record deal with Fader.
Her audience, largely consisting of younger listeners, is known for its deep and passionate following. With recurring themes of self-exploration and queer love in her lyrics, a significant portion of her fanbase belong to the queer community. Clairo’s catapult to fame coincided with many of her fans' high school years, a time of confusion and exploration, making her music deeply nostalgic and relatable to them.
In her latest albums “Immunity,” “Sling” and “Charm,” she crafts a unique sound that blends dream pop, indie pop and lo-fi influences. Clairo’s soft, mellow voice complements her sound to create the dreamy, light feeling her music conveys.
Clairo’s artistic approach goes further than the element of sound, connecting with listeners on a deeper level through meaning. Her songs explore themes of self-identity, queer love, relationships and mental health. The shared experience of vulnerability in Clairo’s music is what makes Clairo’s music so relatable and popular for Gen Z.
If you like Clairo’s music or bedroom pop in general, take a listen to these five artists:
Men I Trust
Men I Trust is a Canadian indie band consisting of three members: Emmanuelle Proulx, Jessy Caron, and Dragos Chiriac. The group perfectly encapsulates Clairo’s dreamy vibe and smooth melodies in their music, as well as her introspective themes of love and personal growth.
Recommended songs:
Pines
Seven
Oh Dove
The Japanese House
The Japanese House is a singer-songwriter from London. She blends elements of lush sound and layered vocals, perfect for creating atmospheric tracks. Her lyrics often highlight themes of longing and desire, as seen in the song "Saw You in a Dream," where she sings, "Tried to keep my eyes closed, I want you so bad, and then I awoke and it was so sad."
Recommended Songs:
Touching Yourself
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Saw You in a Dream
Frankie Cosmos
Frankie Cosmos is an indie-pop artist known for her simple sound. Her music combines elements of catchy melodies and upbeat rhythms, perfect for Clairo fans.
Recommended Songs:
Fool
Fruit Stand
Abigail
The Army, The Navy
The Army, the Navy is an indie rock band characterized by their electric guitar-focused riffs and layered vocals. They have a more rock-focused sound but still maintain deep lyricism and soft vocal tone.
Recommended Songs:
Persimmon
Vienna (In memoriam)
Alexandra
Shelly
Not necessarily a different artist, Shelly is a band that Clairo and her friends created in 2020. They only have two released songs and have since then disbanded.
Recommended Songs:
Steeeam
Natural