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CLAY is an artist with that crisp kind of soul voice you only really want to hear over electric guitar. A perfect blend of R&B and pop, CLAY’s attention to catchy melodies matched with her seductively smoky vocal tone make her a must listen. Keen to make music that moves people and makes waves, CLAY’s work is vividly relevant and also overwhelmingly personal. Born and raised in the flower-child city of San Francisco, as well as a proud member of the LGBTQIA+ community, her diverse and politically potent upbringing has guided her work as a multidisciplinary artist into new powerful realms. For some artists, the challenge of building yourself from the ground up whilst maintaining your authenticity and independence can be near impossible. CLAY is proving that she’s got what it takes to leave her mark on this sometimes-ugly world. Adamant to retain her sense of self and ability to appeal to the masses through her heartfelt lyrics and experimental style, there’s no doubt that more treats are in store for listeners, both new and old. CLAY is coming off of the first installment of a 3-part EP series called Breathing Into Bloom, which featured collaborations with the likes of Alessia Cara, Stint, mayé, Dkwrth and more and amassed over 20m+ streams across platforms. Her secondary EP in the series, Holy Silence ‘Fore the Spring, was released in Spring of 2023, and she’s preparing to release her final EP, Waiting for God in the Garden, before the release of her debut album.

Born and raised in the Bay Area, singer-songwriter Tyler Lauren is an independent artist making her mark on the music scene across several genres. Pulling from influences that span the sounds of 90’s R&B, soul, neo-soul and jazz, Tyler’s approach is aimed simply at making music she loves, while paying homage to everything that raised her. Add all of this to her writing style, heavily influenced by her background in theatre arts, and listeners are in for an experience filled with “so much nostalgia and new school style” (Sam Morrison, Early Rising).

Tyler Lauren premiered her debut single “annie” on 106.1 KMEL and has since garnered attention from platforms like Sway In The Morning and Lyrical Lemonade. Tyler’s most popular releases include Not Too Bad For A Crybaby (EP), “come pick up the phone” (single), and “TRU LUV (ft. Michael Sneed)” (single).