Clash 120 Clairo

Clairo is the second face of Clash 120.

The beatific intimacy of Clairos music isnt something to be breached lightly. A songwriter whose warm, empathetic approach has built up a unique relationship with fans, her music speaks of incommunicable truths.

In this cover feature, Clairo opens up to Mercury winner Arlo Parks about creativity, allowing the pandemic to fuel her love of open spaces, and why mutually supportive relationships within music are so important for young artists.

Discussing their appreciation for words of advice from Taylor Swift and Lorde, Clairo goes deep into the making of her excellent new album Sling.

As she puts it: It’s like youre not as alone as you originally thought you were.

Also featured in this issue are groundbreaking UK rapperM1llionz; the breathless pop honesty ofGracie Abrams; formidable South London forceEnny; the divineDeto Black; solo songwriterHayden Thorpe; life lessons from Fleetwood Mac legendLindsey Buckingham; and a profoundly personal essay on self-care fromRay BLK.

Words: Robin Murray

Interview: Arlo Parks

Photography: Clement Pascal

Fashion: Peri Rosenzweig

Creative Direction: Rob Meyers

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• Issue 120will be shipping from1st November 2021