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5 Questions With Singer And Songwriter Cloe Wilder

BY CONTEMPORARY APPROACHES FEBRUARY 26, 2021

“CLOE WILDER is an indie-pop singer-songwriter from Clearwater, Florida. At just 14-years-old, Cloe has a voice way beyond her years, managing to create melancholic, yet incredibly relatable songs. From an early age, her artistic talents started thriving as she started taking piano lessons which consequently helped her to discover her passions for singing, surprising her family and anyone around her. In December 2018, Cloe started her YouTube channel where she began to cover songs by Halsey, Alessia Cara, Billie Eilish, Sasha Sloan, and more…

She kicked off 2020 with the release of “Crying When I Shouldn’t” mixed and mastered by Grammy Award winners Rob Kinelski and John Greenham (Billie Eilish) and co-written and produced by Eric Scullin. Cloe followed it up with her second release of the year, “You & Lonely”, in June. The song is co-written by Cloe and produced by Jayme Silverstein (Alicia Keys, Miguel, Estelle). Cloe’s single off of her upcoming EP “It’s True”, is out now, and was the first song she wrote for the project. Cloe's debut EP, 'Teenage Lullabies' features the single "I Wanna Be Alone With You" and is available now.”

Cloe WIlder

1.You’re only 14-years-old and debuted your EP "Teenage Lullabies" on Jan 27, 2021. How did you accomplish this at such a young age? 

I've been developing myself as an artist since I was 12. Two years later, it felt like the right time and I felt ready. I finally feel like a real person/artist. I think it's what I've been trying to make the whole time. 

2. Where are you from and how did that influence your overall taste in music and your artistry? 

I'm from Clearwater, Florida. I'm very influenced by people, especially the ones here. I've written about almost everyone.

3. Who are some of the artists that had a huge influence on you and why? 

Lana Del Rey was the first artist I paid attention to. I loved everything about her. I had never been so interested in someone's art. She made me want to be an artist. 

4. How do you keep a balance with being a normal teenager while actively pursuing your music career? 

Honestly, I don't balance it well. I've let being a normal teenager fall to the wayside. I have to snap out of it sometimes, because it hits me hard. I try to remember that it's important to live a life outside of music as well. I think I'm getting better. 

5.What is next for you? 

I'll be riding this EP wave for a while, but I'm already working on the next project. I'll keep up my virtual shows and livestreams. I'm around.