Clairo Signs with Atlantic Records
The Grammy-nominated artist says she has “a great new partner by my side”
Grammy-nominated artist Clairo has signed with Atlantic Records.
Backstory:
Clairo (real name Claire Cottrill) has released three studio albums to date in Immunity (2019), Sling (2021) and Charm (2024).
The latter was released through her own label, Clairo Records, and earned a Grammy nomination for Best Alternative Music Album.
There is no word of new music.
What they said:
Clairo: “I’m so thrilled to begin this next chapter of my musical journey with Atlantic. From our first meeting, they immediately understood my vision, and it feels good to know I can continue to be as expressive and free with my ideas with a great new partner by my side.”
Elliot Grainge, Chairman and CEO of Atlantic Music Group: “Clairo represents the rare kind of artist who reshapes the music landscape simply by being true to herself. She’s not just one of the most important songwriters of her era, she's an artist whose work and aesthetic is truly unique. As a leading voice in music today, we are honored that she has chosen the Atlantic family to be part of her next chapter.”
Grammy-nominated artist Clairo has signed with Atlantic Records.
Backstory:
Clairo (real name Claire Cottrill) has released three studio albums to date in Immunity (2019), Sling (2021) and Charm (2024).
The latter was released through her own label, Clairo Records, and earned a Grammy nomination for Best Alternative Music Album.
There is no word of new music.
What they said:
Clairo: “I’m so thrilled to begin this next chapter of my musical journey with Atlantic. From our first meeting, they immediately understood my vision, and it feels good to know I can continue to be as expressive and free with my ideas with a great new partner by my side.”
Elliot Grainge, Chairman and CEO of Atlantic Music Group: “Clairo represents the rare kind of artist who reshapes the music landscape simply by being true to herself. She’s not just one of the most important songwriters of her era, she's an artist whose work and aesthetic is truly unique. As a leading voice in music today, we are honored that she has chosen the Atlantic family to be part of her next chapter.”
Grammy-nominated artist Clairo has signed with Atlantic Records.
Backstory:
Clairo (real name Claire Cottrill) has released three studio albums to date in Immunity (2019), Sling (2021) and Charm (2024).
The latter was released through her own label, Clairo Records, and earned a Grammy nomination for Best Alternative Music Album.
There is no word of new music.
What they said:
Clairo: “I’m so thrilled to begin this next chapter of my musical journey with Atlantic. From our first meeting, they immediately understood my vision, and it feels good to know I can continue to be as expressive and free with my ideas with a great new partner by my side.”
Elliot Grainge, Chairman and CEO of Atlantic Music Group: “Clairo represents the rare kind of artist who reshapes the music landscape simply by being true to herself. She’s not just one of the most important songwriters of her era, she's an artist whose work and aesthetic is truly unique. As a leading voice in music today, we are honored that she has chosen the Atlantic family to be part of her next chapter.”
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