FOREST CLAUDETTE ANNOUNCES THE YEAR OF FEBRUARY EP ON SEPTEMBER 30; RELEASES WOOZY R&B SINGLE “HOLOGRAM” -

FOREST CLAUDETTE ANNOUNCES WARNER DEBUT EP THE YEAR OF FEBRUARY ON SEPTEMBER 30

RELEASES WOOZY R&B SINGLE “HOLOGRAM”

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Today, Australian newcomer Forest Claudette returns with “Hologram,” a woozy track full of bleary-eyed R&B, glowing pop, and bruising rap sounds. Listen HERE via Warner Records and watch the visualizer HERE. The 23-year-old’s latest track comes from his imminent The Year of February EP, which drops on September 30. Pre-order HERE.

Claudette is used to exploring in-betweens, and “Hologram” finds him exploring yet another interesting dynamic: the contrast between his small-town upbringing and his mounting fame. “My accomplishments are perfect illusions fueling my confidence,” he sings. “And fooling my consciousness.” In the throes of self-doubt, Claudette is having a difficult time deciphering what is real and what is imagined. It’s self-probing, but ultimately full of warmth—reflective of the empathy and honesty that fills his every song.

“For me ‘Hologram’ is about time, the ways in which I lost my sense of reality and the state of self-defined ‘limbo’ I was in as I waited to put out music,” Claudette says. Similar to his debut single, “Creaming Soda,” he ruminates on what it would mean to lose it all. “I was in L.A. for the first time and part of me couldn’t shake the feeling that I didn’t deserve to be there,” he says. “I fell down rabbit holes trying to justify my artistic existence to myself.”

With the forthcoming release of The Year of February, Claudette’s journey is only just beginning. The R&B crooner was born in the Dandenong Ranges of Victoria, Australia, and spent time in the US throughout his formative years. Captivated by singer/songwriters like Frank Ocean and Moses Sumney, he honed his craft at an experiential high school and wrote his first song at 16. Soon afterward, Claudette caught the attention of national radio station triple j, which led to co-writing sessions with other artists and songwriters.

Over the years, he’s continued to grow as a songwriter, which has allowed him to get even more vulnerable and real. Now, “Hologram” is proof that Claudette’s free-wheeling take on modern R&B is as intimate and personal as it is wholly original.

Credit – Jabari Jacobs

ABOUT FOREST CLAUDETTE:

Forest Claudette’s music is a comfort for the restless mind. The 23-year-old powers through life’s growing pains with diaristic songwriting—using his thoughtful take on alternative R&B and pop to confront his place in this world. Claudette’s debut single “Creaming Soda” is, consequently, a stirring glimpse into his most intimate thoughts. Over a woozy blend of bleary soul, glowing pop, and bruising rap sounds, he lays himself bare—showing off a winning personality while detailing his insecurities, too. Claudette’s upcoming EP is filled with songs that represent his “soft feelings,” he says, channeling a lifetime of overthinking into a sense of self-discovery. After growing up in a small town in the Dandenong Ranges in Victoria, Australia, and spending time exploring soul artists in the US, Claudette attended an experiential-learning-focused high school where he spent years trying to perfect his craft. He took piano, guitar, and vocal lessons, but he soon realized that nobody could teach him how to write a song that told his story—so he began to work hard on his own. When triple j held an annual music contest for high school students, he submitted a song, which earned him an impromptu interview and a spin on the radio station. “Creaming Soda” is a product of years of experimenting after that early success. It’s the sound of an artist who, after a long period of searching, has found his sweet spot. “When I was 16, I had some pretty big ideas and I didn’t know how they would come into fruition,” he says. “All that shit happened.”

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