Singer Cloe Wilder On “Teenage Lullabies”, Songwriting, And The Music Industry

This young artist is already making her way on our playlist!

After the release of her debut EP “Teenage lullabies”, singer-songwriter Cloe Wilder has received over 2 Million streams on her music. She brings something new to the music industry and we can’t wait to hear more from her.

We had the amazing honor to talk with Cloe on “We’re Not Special”, feeling out of place, and more!

Did you have someone you wrote about in the song “In The Next Life”, if you are comfortable sharing, who was it about?

C: “Yes! This one’s about my grandfather. It definitely took on more of a conceptual tone, more related to the idea of passing on.”

What is it like being in the music industry so young?

C: “I feel a little out of place at times, but I don’t mind that. I’m so grateful that I get to make music at this stage of my life.”

What was your inspiration for the EP Teenage Lullabies?

C: “Teenage Lullabies is a romanticization of my life, but it’s not too far off… I just made it a little bit prettier for your listening pleasure. Sonically, the songs share a very ethereal sound with a dash of bedroom indie; we actually wrote the whole project in my bedroom.”

Has your mental health impacted what you write about? If so, what has it influenced?

C: “Yes! My mental health has a place in everything that I write.”

Do you have a favorite song you’ve written? If so, what is it, and why?

C: “I do, but it’s not out yet! My recent writing has been my most comfortable and honest.”

How would you describe the genre you write in?

C: “Honest, reflective, vulnerable.”

Has writing songs helped with any mental health issues you may have?

C: “Absolutely. Reading your feelings back to yourself is really special.”

Do you have a favorite thing to write about? If so, what is it, and why?

C: “I try not to get caught up in a concept. Conversational writing is my favorite.”

What inspired you to join the music industry?

C: “I went to my first writing camp when I was 12. That’s where I fell in love with songwriting. The idea of being an artist felt like it was finally within my reach. I was lucky to have this natural transition into the industry. I kept writing and surrounding myself with creatives.”

What is the song Layla about?

C: “Layla is about an old friend. She definitely knows the song is about her.“

Tell us about your brand new single ‘We’re Not Special’.

C: “It’s written as if I’m speaking to this person about all of the reasons why we’re exactly like everyone else. There’s nothing we can say or do that will give us a better shot at this. It’s this complicated mess that makes us hurt. Maintaining relationships can feel so useless to me sometimes. Nothing feels special yet and I think that’s okay.”

What was the songwriting process like for the new single?

C: “I wrote “We’re Not Special” with Sam Nicolosi back in September. I’ve fallen into this comfortable writing environment where I can get my deepest material. Writing this song felt like taking a deep breath and I’m so happy that it’s alive now.”

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Solstice Raeanne–Music/Mental Health Editor– Solstice Raeanne is a mental health advocate. As someone who has seen the way mental health is treated in our society they’ve wanted to make a change, and a difference. If they aren’t working, you can find Solstice on the phone scrolling through pinterest, or writing new articles and conducting interviews.