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Clairo’s enthusiasm shines on debut EP, ‘diary 001′

Sarah Beckford

Clairo is one of the biggest, if not most relatable young artist whose name and art is the subject of cover stories, artists to watch lists, and on the lips of her fans, who know every word of her growing catalog. She’s graced us with her short and sweet debut EP, diary 001, a compilation of songs that acts as her official introduction to the world, released via the FADER label.

The EP opens with ‘Hello,’ a soothing song that mixes Clairo’s sound with house music tones and pop. Much like Billie Eilish's party favor, hello opens with a ringtone and a greeting. It’s Clairo, allowing us to listen to her own internal conversation, which is much like the ep itself- an introduction, a time capsule of sorts as Clairo properly introduces herself to us. Rejjie Snow, a member of the same music scene Clairo is in, offers a quick bit of his talents as well. It’s an honest love song, one in which Clairo provides her insight and questions on the internet’s impact on her wondering about love and how real the love she has is.  ‘Flaming Hot Cheetos’ is, besides ‘Pretty Girl,’ is one of Clairo’s more notable songs. It reflects not only her youth but her trademark lyricism, which evokes nostalgia and youthful dreams, which makes for a soft but fun song. The song’s instruments also contribute to its light atmosphere as well, which is an even mix of light synthesized piano and percussion. After ‘Flaming Hot Cheetos’ is the upbeat ‘B.O.M.D,’ a light and airy track that’s an ode to Clairo’s boy of her dreams, and it’s a song that instantly radiates joy amidst the many questions that Clairo poses to the subject of the song. To her, it’s simple how wonderful this boy is, and she wants us to know how simple it is to recognize it as well.  

‘4EVER’ is the funkiest song on the EP, blending lo-fi with a disco and new wave vibe, and it’s a song that feels like it wouldn’t be out of place in a movie. After that is the song that brought Clairo into the spotlight, ‘Pretty Girl.’ This song is popular for good reason. It’s a song that simple in its construction, instrumentation, and lyricism, but still has its own distinct vibe that makes it special. This is Clairo at her most honest, and her honesty is real. Much like Soccer Mommy’s ‘Cool,’ it’s defiant and it’s Clairo saying that she is who she wants to be. Clairo’s debut closes with ‘How’, one of Clairo’s demos. It’s trancelike, and her vocals are far more prominent due to the hazy and layered backdrop that the song’s backing instrumentation provides.

Today was another of my tiring day, Staring at the glitters out the window, Softly resting my head on your shoulder, Warm me throughout our winter diary.

I honestly forget how much I love to write shit down till I sit down and do it. I think I get anxious about writing things because I feel like there is so much to say/think about and I’m so shit at organizing it all. This feels like a good step so far... even tho it’s been like an hour. ha-ha. 

I feel like I should write more than this even tho that’s it, that’s on writing shit down.

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I also don’t wanna forget I wanna do like school. And basically just further myself in life and as a person. I hate where I am right now. I don’t want to work in a restaurant forever and I want to get my beauty license and finish my AA so I can maybe go to a 4-year.  

I need to remember what I told my friend earlier today: I feel stagnant in life. I feel stagnant in my current job. 

I want more for myself. She also said that I need to apply myself more to the things I really want, so I guess that’s what inspired this blog.

Dear brother,

[ the letter starts and is never finished, ink blots and smudges smearing it beyond legibility. - they burn it, later, and feel no absolution ]