Hey Our Basement!
My name is Claire Ridgely. I’m a singer based out of Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Over the past two years, I’ve generated 30 million streams on Spotify as a feature artist. This success has allowed me to work with other electronic producers such as Robotaki, Said the Sky and Pat Lok.
I feel incredibly lucky to have worked with such talented artists, but I’m even more excited to kick off my solo thing. On September 7th of this year, I released my first single called “Days Under the Sun.” “California” is my second solo release.
Although California seems like a shining beacon of hope for creatives, many artists have been lost along the way. “California” is about deciding to follow your heart regardless of a fear of falling short of your dreams. I often find myself dreaming of the wonders this place could do for me as a musician.
“California” was produced by Montreal duo Pops & Poolboy. After a dinner party and a couple drinks, the three of us went back to the studio to jam. We didn’t have a particular plan or inspiration in mind but we were all in the right headspace to come up with something good. The “California” music video was directed by Mafer Lopez.
I hope people take away a sense of easiness and determination from “California.” The odds are stacked and the road is long, but I’m determined to see the sun. 🌞
Thanks for listening!
Claire Ridgely
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Good morning. Nice track from Claire. I got the quiet determination out of it.
Hello! Nice track indeed. I’m supposing she’s a francophone — bilingual, sure…
Interesting show Monday at St Albans Church (Ottawa’s oldest): Richard Reed Parry’s Quiet River of Dust, is the way it’s billed. (He’s with Arcade Fire, also made Bell Orchestre.)
Here’s far too many words about it. https://www.spectrasonic.com/event/1764105-richard-reed-parrys-quiet-ottawa/
“Other guests include Parry’s partner Laurel Sprengelmeyer of Little Scream, Stef Schneider of Bell Orchestre, Dallas Good of the Sadies, Yuka Honda of Cibo Matto, Amedeo Pace from Blonde Redhead, and The National’s Aaron and Bryce Dessner, who…”
That would be a great show! Are you going?
What did I miss?
So so much…not really.
Federal Labour Minister Patty Hajdu says the federal Liberals have given the House of Commons notice that they’re prepared to legislate Canada Post employees back to work.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/canada-post-explainer-1.4914384
My boss mentioned that. I think they should probably give the workers what they want, but I haven’t read what it is they are looking for yet.
darbar, yes, I got a ticket. Should be trancey. I’m also thinking about Petra Glynt on Saturday. That would be weird. Her art is very psychedelic. https://www.facebook.com/petraglyntmusic
Cool!
I am gearing up for The Smugglers show on Saturday and hoping for good roads to make the trip to Saskatoon.
Weather looks promising: http://www.intellicast.com/Local/Weather.aspx?location=CAXX0397
@DBS, is there any chance that you could cover the Smugglers show for us, please
There is a possibility I can cover it. I will see what I can do.