CLAiR, Scotland On Sunday, 4 December 2022
CLAiR | Dragon Soop Artist of the Week in Scotland On Sunday, 4 December 2022
Words by Derick Mackinnon and Olaf Furniss. Read on Scotsman.com
CLAIR, is a well-known figure on Glasgow’s electronic music scene, hosting events and running the Hot Gem label. However, it was only in 2019 that she began making her own music, as a way to terms with a violent incident. With encouragement from various influential friends, including legendary DJ and producer, Keith McIvor (Optimo and PURE), she taught herself production techniques and vocal exercises. These new skills were then applied to composing her debut LP, Earth Mothers, which garnered widespread plaudits and sold out its first vinyl run and a tape release.
Inspired by nature, it draws on field recordings, as well as sounds from instruments picked up in charity shops and a variety of random objects including a blow torch, sex toys, a mini sewing machine and jewellery tools (Clair is also a trained silversmith). This week she released a series of remixes titled Body Blossom Revelation, and 2023 is set to see this creative star shine event brighter. Look out for a vinyl repressing of Earth Mothers, several remixes for other artists, DJ appearances, the continuation of her radio show and a new album on Castles In Space Records https://hotgemtunes.bandcamp.com | Instagram @clairhotgem | Twitter @ClairHotgem | Spotify
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