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Clairo - Alewife

Oct 2, 2019
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Clairo's Suicidal Crisis Story

  • Clairo experienced deep depression and suicidal thoughts in middle school and eighth grade led to a crisis intervention by police because of her best friend's call.
  • Her friend Alexa stayed with her all night, providing the crucial support Clairo had never had before.
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Writing 'Alewife' as Gratitude

  • Clairo wrote the song 'Alewife' about that difficult time and her gratitude towards her friend Alexa.
  • Alexa was deeply moved when Clairo sent her the demo, showing strong emotional impact of their friendship.
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Rostam Joins Clairo's Music

  • Rostam discovered Clairo's music at a party and reached out to collaborate, which was a big moment for Clairo as a fan.
  • He helped enhance her existing vocals and songs, bringing out more from her work while preserving her original sound.
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