5 questions with… chloe charlotte
Emerging indie-pop artist Chloe Charlotte has been steadily carving out her very own spot in the music scene, quickly becoming one to watch. Blending vulnerable and intimate lyricism with memorable vocals, her songs feel like they could come right from a page of your diary. Crafting uniquely emotionally-driven pop, you may recognise her from having previously taken to the stage of The Northern Pop Girlies Tour.
We caught up with Chloe for a quick 5 Questions With… to talk songwriting, what’s next for her, and what she’s been listening to louder than usual lately.
what first made you want to start writing and releasing music?
I’ve always loved writing and reading books, and I think growing up, music has always been so prominent in my life. Music was always playing, and it’s always felt like this huge part of my life, and I guess I had a lot of things — thoughts and feelings and experiences — that I wanted to write about, so I just decided to try. I’ll be honest, singing never felt like my strong point; writing was where I felt confident, but I also knew that I had so much passion for music that I couldn’t just give up.
what does your songwriting process usually look like?
I honestly don’t really have one; I just write what it is I feel. Sometimes the smallest thing will give me inspiration, like overhearing a conversation or a single word; other times, I’m going through something I feel a deep need to write about — whether those songs ever get developed is a different story — but I essentially just write whatever it is I’m thinking or feeling in that moment in time.
you’ve said “rear view” came from the intrusive thought of someone leaving and the fear of being left behind. how did you translate that feeling into the imagery and lyrics of the song?
I think I’m just very honest, and I’ve found in doing so, a lot of other people actually experience these feelings a lot more than it feels; it’s easy to feel like you’re alone in your thoughts. I think by being so honest about things, it paints the picture itself because other people can relate to what you’re saying and understand those feelings.
you’ve mentioned that “rear view” IS PART OF A VERY SPECIAL NEW PROJECT. HOW DOES THIS TRACK SET THE TONE FOR THE MUSIC THAT’S COMING NEXT?
It’s definitely more in line with the music I love creating, and it’s taken a lot more inspiration from the music I listen to on a daily basis. I think for me, leaning into a little bit more of the alternative sounds feels much more comfortable, but it’s also scary stepping into something new and putting that out into the world, hoping people will love it. I think 'REAR VIEW’ sets the tone for this next project because each of the songs, in their own ways, are all about this inner conflict of some sort and trying to make sense of it.
what have you been listening to louder than usual lately?
A lot of unreleased Ethel Cain songs on SoundCloud — I truly can’t get enough of them. Another mention that I have to say is Sarah Kinsley’s new EP ‘Fleeting’ is just incredible; every single song is so beautiful. Also, ‘Turns Out I’m Amazing’ by Carol Ades cannot be played loud enough; that song has really been making me feel like anything is possible. I’ve been playing it a lot lately, any time I start to doubt myself.
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Written by Caitlin Kennedy-Sheerin.