claire rousay

Los Angeles-based experimental artist claire rousay creates intimate compositions that focus on interpersonal relationships, queerness, and minute details of daily life. Her recordings and performances are often improvisational and incorporate droning electronics, field recordings, and whispered, ASMR-like vocals, as heard on acclaimed releases like 2021's a softer focus. On occasion, she also makes songs reflecting her love of emo and pop-punk, particularly collaborations with close friend more eaze such as 2022's never stop texting me. The following year saw rousay working with Saddle Creek Records on their Document series. She then appeared on Thrill Jockey with 2024's sentiment, a more overtly indie rock-influenced album with some of her most confessional lyrics.