Claire London is golden (and grounded) on her soulfully revealing new EP Stardust — showcasing today on Tinnitist.
With an earthy, mature collection of music that blends pop, rock, soul, and blues, London explores a new phase in her journey, exploring themes of empowerment, reflection, and rejuvenation, drawing inspiration from her transformation when entering motherhood.
After welcoming her daughter into the world in 2020, London experienced a profound shift in her artistic vision, feeling compelled to strip away the electronic elements that had defined much of her earlier music. Stardust sees her embracing a whole new style, drawing inspiration from the blues, rock, and soulful sounds that have always resonated deeply with her. “For the past few years, and especially after I became a mother, I was feeling a strong desire to simplify and return to something that felt more raw and authentic,” she says. “With this EP, it feels like I’m making a return to my roots, going back to the kind of music that feels like home.”
London feels nostalgic about Stardust as she reminisces about the little girl who fell in love with the sounds of blues and soul music. In the high-energy lead single and title track, she explores the juxtaposition of ambition with the fragile nature of life, featuring all live instruments and her iconic voice. Black Leather sets a compelling tone by introducing sultry vocals with electrifying guitar and drums.
The track emphasizes the feeling of love when meeting her husband, as he has inspired her to be the best version of herself. Same Old Story, which was co-written with her brother, Oscar-winning editor Andrew Buckland, and Pull of Time, showcase her rich vocals and powerful songwriting ability. Grammy winner Mitch Dane produced Stardust and assisted in the mastery of this groundbreaking EP.
Growing up, London felt driven to pursue her talent. She moved to New York City to chase her dreams starting in various girl groups and cover bands on her quest to discovery. She adopted the stage name from The Cutting Room Studios, who assisted in the release of her first album Like A Machine, and the EP Hit The Switch. In 2015, she moved to Los Angeles and co-founded Female Frequency, a space for women to collaborate within the music industry, and released a collaborative EP. After becoming a mother in 2020, London spearheaded the Mamas in Music podcast in connection with the Mamas in Music non-profit, and works closely with the organization to champion mothers in the music industry. When taking on her musical transition, she connected with Nashville producer Dane, who helped bring her new sound to life. They drew influence from artists like Fleetwood Mac, Jack White and The Civil Wars.
With her stunning vocals at the forefront, London is poised to captivate audiences once again on Stardust, a powerful testament to her artistic growth and evolution. These tracks capture her inspiration and dedication to making music she embodies and feels true to.
Listen to Stardust below and find Claire London on her website, Instagram, TikTok and Facebook.
