Natalie Claro is a talented Californian artist who threads the power of authenticity into her music. A singer, songwriter and producer, Claro takes on challenging subjects with her compelling songwriting, addressing themes ranging from politics and mental health to self-confidence and existential crises.
She’s also earned a reputation as a prolific performer, known for her electric live shows that forge an unparalleled connection with audiences. Her stage presence is infectious, inciting crowd-surfing, cartwheels and drum solos, while her powerful vocal delivery and charisma have secured her coveted slots at prestigious events like the SXSW festival, Sony’s Balcony TV and The Knitting Factory’s Women That Rock Festival.
Beyond her live shows, Claro’s recorded work showcases her evolution as an artist. Following her debut EP, Atychiphobia, released in 2016, she’s dropped a string of well-received releases. Recently recording at Spotify’s Studio in Los Angeles, she now bring us her latest offering with the single titled “What You Did To Me,” a dark and emotional single that peels back layers of raw vulnerability.
From the outset, melancholic tones set the stage for a narrative that dives into underlying self-hatred delivered via Natalie’s delicate vocals, accompanied by the cold tones of a strummed guitar. With the laid back punch of drums, the song injects a soft rhythm as intricate pizzicato instrumental shots bounce around the arrangement.
With biting lyrics like “so you can fuck right off, you’re a poisonous drug,” in the chorus, she crafts a sound that perfectly pairs attitude with confessional vulnerability on this moving alternative pop meets indie rock outing. Building the intensity throughout, her voice reaches soaring heights, backed by a lush choir of voices.
It’s another stunning example of Natalie Claro’s timeless sound and enduring songwriting panache, capped by her truly sensational vocals. As she continues to win over fans with her upcoming studio releases and thrill crowds at her live shows, 2024 is set to be another stellar year for this exciting artist who continues her inevitable rise.
Commenting on the single, she shares, “At times, the only one to blame for anger is ourselves, and I needed to release all my insecurities in the lyrics to set them free. When performing this, I’ve told the crowd that loving yourself is essential; If others see our happiness, maybe they’ll do the same.”
Listen to What You Did To Me below
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