From the banks of Frenchtown, New Jersey, to the world at large; here comes CLOVER.
CLOVER is an artist rooted in independence. She writes about her heart, she methodically and melodically unpacks what is swarming her mind, and she creates real art with an all-too empowering self awareness. She cut her teeth around the Big Apple, like all the best do, and is forging her own path in the folk-pop corner of the industry with Atlas. This EP is assertive, quaint, and fun. A sustainable, heartfelt artist making sustainable, heartfelt, and timeless art? Yeah, it’s a must-listen, and worth getting to know a bit more intimately. Therefore, we had CLOVER herself breakdown the stories, emotions, and journeys that got her here, to Atlas, in all its soulful, poised, relatable, finally comfortable, and truly evolved indie beauty.
Who Knew
“Inspired by a spontaneous trip to Mexico to chase a budding romance, ‘Who Knew’ captures the surreal whirlwind of love, risk, and unexpected chaos. Just a week into what felt like a dream getaway, the pandemic struck, forcing a decision: stay and embrace the unknown, or return home before borders closed. Ultimately swayed by family, we flew back, navigating an apocalyptic airport scene: gloves, masks, and fear thick in the air. Amidst the panic, we played guitar and sang, trying to spark joy in a world unraveling. ‘Who Knew’ is haunting, shocking, and a bit intense. A reflection of that moment in time – equal parts love story and pandemic fever dream.”
Used to It
“’Used to It’ picks up where ‘Who Knew’ left us – capturing the essence of the most epic pandemic love story I ever could have imagined. As I said, shortly after my first date with the love of my life, the pandemic hit while we were in Mexico. What started as a romantic getaway quickly turned into a shared quarantine experience back in the US.
What followed was nothing short of extraordinary: moving in together, leaving Brooklyn, and living in a tent surrounded by a community of 30 artists in Upstate New York. This lifestyle of radical freedom eventually led us to embark on a year-long cross-country busking adventure, playing music on the street in 20 states while all the music venues were closed.
‘Used to It’ encapsulates that nomadic chapter – the magic, the spontaneity, and the bittersweet feeling that it all seemed too good to be true.”
Atlas
“In the heart of an orange grove in Ojai, California, surrounded by the intoxicating scent of orange blossoms, I found myself on the phone with my mom’s spirit medium, Judith. Despite the paradise around me, my world was collapsing – my dad was trapped in an abusive relationship, deep in addiction, and heading to jail. As I poured my heart out to Judith, she stopped me and asked, ‘Have you ever heard of Atlas?’ She described the Greek myth of Atlas holding the weight of the heavens, and suddenly, I realized, this was me. I had spent my life carrying the heavy weight of chaos, and my body was exhausted. ‘Atlas’ became my anthem of awakening, a raw reflection on the burdens I had been carrying, and a questioning of whether they were ever mine to bear.”
Joyride
“At 28, I’m finally telling the stories I was too afraid to speak while my parents were alive. They both passed away unexpectedly when I was 26 – just two months apart. They struggled with alcoholism, and for most of my life, I carried fear and shame around opening up. Their loss was traumatic, but it gave me the courage to live authentically. ‘Joyride’ is an unapologetic emotional release of memories I held onto since I was 11.”
Anymore
“I wrote ‘Anymore’ the day my dad went to jail. I woke up and my heart immediately sank. I was sad, afraid, and angry. I had spent years being there for him and trying to help him shift the trajectory of his life, but no matter what I said, the downward spiral continued. However, this time something had shifted within me. For the first time, I was putting up boundaries. It was so fucking hard. How do you push someone you love away, even when you know it’s absolutely necessary? ‘Anymore’ is everything I had come to terms with within myself. It’s the truth and it’s raw. It’s my declaration of surrendering the weight of someone else’s shit. It’s my path to freedom.”
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