Harmony by Clare Gillen
What the press is saying about Harmony:
“deeply poetic spun sugar—woven through with spirited, thoughtful lyrics” Alternative Press
“sexy, scummy and glittery in all its feminine glory” i-D
“Harmony is a once in a generation songwriter” NYLON
“a cheeky exploration of life's inherent absurdity” Office Magazine
“Stereo” LISTEN: https://harmony.ffm.to/stereo
(September 17, 2024) - Los Angeles darling Harmony shares her new single “Stereo,” today. Laced with early-aught radio-pop shimmers and lyrics depicting the “party girl apocalypse,” the new song provides another taste of Harmony’s forthcoming debut album Gossip due October 11th via Harmony’s Fantasy Corp. “Stereo” follows Harmony’s recent offering “No Romeo,” which arrived with a video directed, edited, and styled by Harmony herself. Gossip will also include Harmony’s previously released singles “Miss America,” “Thot Daughter” and “Coke and Mentos.” The new single arrives on the heels of her explosive time at New York Fashion Week, where she attended various events and DJed and performed at multiple parties, including the SAM FINGER afterparty and the Margiela x Club Chess event. Additionally, Harmony recently sat with Hypebeast to discuss the inspirations behind her forthcoming debut album, her relationship with the internet, and her hometown of Los Angeles.
Gossip capitalizes on Harmony’s unique talent of pairing tongue-in-cheek and societally critical lyricism with ear-drum-rattling and intricate pop production from the likes of Bamster, Wyatt Bernard, Ruben Radlauer (of Model/Actriz), Frost Children, Ryan Raines and, of course, Harmony herself. The 11-track full-length expands upon the universe created with her debut solo effort Dystopia Girl released last year, which includes the standout tracks “Good Things Take Time,” “Angel Kisses,” and “Shoplifting From Nike.” On Gossip, Harmony explores the dichotomy between judgment and shame in contrast with the ideology of what makes someone virtuous or “good.” Throughout the album’s tracks, Harmony delves into various characters and examines a myriad of personality traits – both the ugly and beautiful – provoking the listener to hold up a mirror to look inside themselves.
Harmony is a singer-songwriter who has made a name for herself with her poignant lyrics and delicate, evocative voice. As one half of canonical indie band Girlpool, Harmony’s songwriting has often been praised for its striking honesty and emotional clarity. With her foray into pop music which began with her aforementioned 2023 EP Dystopia Girl, she brings the same poetical fervor and olympic emotion. Harmony explores the complexities of the human experience with a depth and sensitivity that is rare in the pop music landscape.
Born and raised in Hollywood, amidst a chimerical bricolage of glimmering fantasy and brutal destitution, Harmony has always been taken by contrast. Glitz and grime abreast, her hometown prompts questions of artifice and authenticity, instilling in her a belief that being is a creative act. Navigating this tentative relationship with reality, Harmony sings of infinity worlds, reality restarts, and angel kisses from the next dimension. Gossip goes to show that Harmony is nowhere near finished building out her own shimmering and thoughtful pop realm.
Check out “Stereo” above, see full album details below, and stay tuned for more from Harmony coming very soon. | 
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