Hailing from Sydney, Australia by the deep blue, Clare Easdown perceived music like the generous expanse of the sea. Creating a complex response with electronic music, she delves into the depths of her love for melody. 'Burned Into My Past' is deep poetry alluding to losing someone you love. When you know in your heart they aren't good for you so you etch them, burn them into your history and close the door. We have all been through it, the times where you yearn so much to see them and hold them close, however they are burned like flames into the pages of your past. It's a song about love, about loss and most importantly 'letting go..'
By Kamil Bobin
Discovered via Musosoup
Hello Clare Easdown. Do you like living in Australia? Can you recommend this country to people from Europe for example?
Hey there! Thank you so much for having me. I absolutely love living here in Australia. Yes, I can definitely recommend this country to people from Europe. The beaches here are spectacular and art/live music has a strong presence also.
How do you structure your day?
I structure my day around my two children. I always tend to their needs first then I make time for my music creations. When they are settled, happy and content, I can then delve into my main passion. Music.
Your latest song is 'Burned Into My Past'. Can you tell us more about the making of it and if there were any unusual things happening during the process?
'Burned Into My Past' is a song about love and deep loss. I recently lost someone close to me and felt the need to express the emotions surrounding it. Letting someone leave your life can be a rough process and I feel that at one point most of us can relate to this notion.
Do you sing in the shower? What songs?
I actually don't sing in the shower! I prefer to let the warm water run over me and reflect on my day.. I do enough singing late at night in my lounge room so having quiet time in the shower is bliss.
What is the biggest mistake you have made within your career to this point?
The biggest mistake I have made within my career to this point would have been doubting myself in the very beginning of my musical journey and being afraid of how my creations will be received by the people around me. In the very beginning when I was teaching myself music production I was afraid to put myself out there. It's easy to feel insecure and shy. However, I feel I've moved past that now and I am thankful I felt that way as it's been an important stepping stone to where I am today.
Can you tell us where you get inspiration for your songs?
Most of my inspiration for my songs come from raw and authentic emotions. When I feel something deeply, I just have to express it and through music I feel it is the most powerful. I believe music is a universal love language that shoots through the hearts of all.
Do you have any hobbies or interests outside of music?
Yes, I do have other hobbies and interests. I love painting, drawing, photography, shooting videos, friends, family and of course the ocean. Whenever I need inspiration for my music, I head down to the beach or the closest large body of water and just let my mind wander. Nature is fascinating and always provides a safe space for inspiration.
Do you have a dream person with whom you would like to work?
Oh yes I definitely have a dream person I'd love to work with and that would be Grimes. I really love her futuristic sound and feminist themes. I find it amazing that she began by releasing music independently and that she is also self-taught.
As an artist, what sets you apart from others?
I feel what sets me apart as an artist would be my DIY and low budget approach to all my creations. I use my apple headphones as my microphone, shoot all my videos on my iPhone and create beats using my iPhone also. I feel it's important to use affordable and budget equipment when producing as it shows others, who may not have much money, that they can also produce music. I feel creativity should never rest only on high tech, 'expensive' equipment that you own. Creativity is deeper than that and nothing should ever hold you back from creating, in fact it should propel and fuel your creativity even more.
What are your plans for the future?
My plans for the future are to just keep on grinding out authentic, original heart-felt music, stay consistent and when my children are older start performing live. I work primarily online at the moment and can't wait to get in-front of a live audience. It's just a matter of time before I start regularly playing live, and until then I will keep on creating in my lounge room at night when the kids are asleep!