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Artists like Clairo — and the music that made them

Bedroom Pop · 2017-present
Bedroom pop pioneer blending dreamy lo-fi with indie sophistication
Claire Cottrill, known as Clairo, emerged from bedroom pop's DIY origins with her viral hit "Pretty Girl" before evolving into a sophisticated indie artist exploring themes of love, identity, and self-discovery. Her transition from lo-fi bedroom recordings to lush, professionally produced albums like "Immunity" and "Sling" showcases remarkable artistic growth while maintaining her intimate, confessional songwriting style.
Essential tracks
Pretty Girl
Bags
Sofia
Did you know
She recorded "Pretty Girl" in her childhood bedroom using GarageBand when she was just 17
Her stage name comes from a misspelling of her real name Claire in a phone contact
She's the daughter of Geoff Cottrill, a former marketing executive at Converse who worked with major artists like The Strokes
“Dreamy lo-fi indie pop with intimate vocals and nostalgic synth textures.”
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Clairo
2017-present
Mac DeMarco
2012-present
cited
Ariel Pink
2004-present
sonic
Homeshake
2014-present
sonic
The Cure
1976-present
sonic
Cocteau Twins
1979-1997
sonic
Broadcast
1995-2011
sonic
The Velvet Underground
1964-1973
movement
Nico
1965-1988
sonic
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What makes the sound
Sonic elements
Lo-fi bedroom production
Soft breathy vocals
Vintage synth textures
Intimate confessional lyrics
Start with these tracks
Pretty Girl
Bags
Sofia
Blouse
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Music like Clairo — Claire Cottrill, known as Clairo, emerged from bedroom pop's DIY origins with her viral hit "Pretty Girl" before evolving into a sophisticated indie artist exploring themes of love, identity, and self-discovery. Her transition from lo-fi bedroom recordings to lush, professionally produced albums like "Immunity" and "Sling" showcases remarkable artistic growth while maintaining her intimate, confessional songwriting style.

Artists like Clairo today include Boy Pablo, Cuco, Rex Orange County, Kali Uchis. If you enjoy Clairo, these artists share similar sonic qualities, influences, and emotional range.

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