Brace for a sonic wave with the new single by Natalie Claro, “Reasons I Can’t Sleep.” Multi-faceted and Los Angeles-based, the raw emotive and cinematic brilliance of this artist comes right back to renditions with a single that goes straight to the heart of suffering through that affliction of lying in bed, staring up at a room with thoughts running circles in the mind.
From the very first moment, when the bright tinkling of piano keys hit your ears, you are transported into a world of mystery and emotion. Mysterious, stunning vocalisations courtesy of the glamorous Natalie, who threads her way enigmatically through the layers of harmonies brilliantly, create a brilliance of sound as hauntingly captivating as it is alluring. Rhythmic, catchy bits in the progression of the song go down smoothly to make places full of pure emotion; it is just a rollercoaster of feelings, leaving you breathless and wanting more.
“Reasons I Can’t Sleep” is basically what restlessness and overthinking sound like—a very angsty vibe that could be interchangeable with the emotional depth of music under the names of bands like Evanescence or Paramore, but it’s really in a lane all its own. This track is an alluring siren song to those of us who find solace within the boundaries of our own company, lying awake within the silence of night while thoughts race, searching for answers in the dark. “If I’m sad, angry or hurting at all, I prepare myself for the next few nights, knowing they will be sleepless,” says Natalie. “I’ve tried everything from exercising daily, changing to a clean diet, cutting out alcohol and online tips and remedies to whatever. Made me question, ‘If the person hurting me loves me then why am I sobbing late at night? If there is a god…why won’t he let me sleep?'”
Quite personal and introspective, the music of Natalie Claro is piercingly unique; subjects like politics, existential crises, mental health, or confidence are taken on a really intense, strong level. A gig in itself, Natalie Claro’s performance contains her signature cartwheels, drum solos, patented booming vocals from the young artist, and is sent over the edge with a bit of crowd-surfing.
Playing with the Plain White T’s, Almost Monday, Hawthorne Heights, PUBLIC, HUNNY, Grizfolk, Flipturn, Spill Canvas, and a heap more, Claro has proven her skill and is making a name for herself. She has finished a US headlining tour and over 300 shows.
You stand here, on the edge of the depth of your emotions, right before you fall, ready to embrace the night, and here comes “Reasons I Can’t Sleep” with you. Turn up the volume, let Natalie Claro’s haunting melody roll over you, and get lost in the music.
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Karen Harding is a Melbourne, Australia based singer/songwriter, founder of Sounds On The Couch, and founder and operator of boutique music PR service for emerging and independent artists, Rise Indie.