Clara Lars

In the spring of 2020, Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter Clara Lars was a freshman in high school writing, recording and producing songs in her basement. As a songwriter, Clara speaks of a genuine need to channel her thoughts and emotions into her music. This is a process that happens organically on the piano, which she’s been playing since childhood, as well as electronically through her music production.

Clara, who writes all of her songs, released her debut EP, Illusions, in October of 2022. Illusions was a fine introduction for Lars, who co-produced many of her recordings with Chris Coady (Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Beach House, TV on the Radio, Future Islands). Clara followed up her EP with the release of her song “Nobody’s Tired” last year, which was also co-produced by Lars and Coady.

Born in Brooklyn and raised there until she was 10, Clara recently moved back to her native New York City in the fall of 2024 to pursue a BFA in recorded music. This year is bringing the release of “Better,” a song which she co-produced with Kieron Menzies (Lana Del Rey, Dua Lipa, FKA Twigs, Zara Larsson). The song musically distinguishes itself from her previous works, maintaining a captivating alt-pop sound while also heavily incorporating electronic synth elements. Her new music is in every way an indication that Clara Lars is just getting started.