On her fall 2017 EP growing pains, Clara Joy makes true productions of seemingly lo-fi bedroom recordings. “never tell” undemandingly strums through with nonchalant tape recorder charm (or maybe that’s GarageBand, who knows? What’s it matter anyway?) but a twist of a knob warps the recording slowly in and out of allignment creating a gentle sweeping tone. Likewise, the following “blow a kiss” turns bedroom minimalism into miniature pop with intertwining vocal lines and the addition of a glockenspiel type keyboard melody. Clara Joy’s music is full of these moments—little touches that make the small things important. That sense of intimacy that can make music so powerful. On May 6, see Clara Joy perform in person at The Platform as part of a teaser screening party for indie film ‘Multiverse.’ Give a listen to growing pains below. – Cameron Carr
