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Ian StonebrookClairo
Clairo is an American singer-songwriter with a distinctive lo-fi, bedroom pop sound. She was born on August 18, 1998, in Atlanta, Georgia. She gained widespread attention with her breakout single "Pretty Girl," notable for its candid lyricism and minimalist production, which helped define the DIY pop movement of the late 2010s. Fans return to Clairo’s music for its intimate storytelling and genre-blending approach, combining indie textures with accessible pop melodies. Her collaborations with producers like Rostam Batmanglij add layered instrumentation that deepens her sound, making her a defining voice for a Gen Z audience navigating vulnerability and self-expression in modern pop.
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