The genius and expansive nature of Clare Easdown never ceases to amaze us, so when we heard that the star had released a song called Scopolamine, which is a a class of medications, a tropane alkaloid known as Devil’s Breath, used to treat various medical issues like nausea, vomiting, motion sickness, and even muscle spasms – we were extremely curious to listen!
For context, we love how Clare Easdown often shines a light on mental health, and has a phenomenally relatable manner of sharing her most vulnerable emotions with us. Scopolamine opens with her signature atmospheric vocals and a warm synthscape as Clare sings her innermost feelings, likening a romantic connection to her “drug of choice”, and in turn allowing us to connect with the concept of the medication. Needless to say, we immediately adore the creative direction that the song is going in.
Speaking on the release, Clare confesses, “Scopolamine is a torn and shredded part of my heart draped into lyrics, melody and beats expressing my ever present sadness and knowing that I will most likely never hear or see the one that I love ever again.”
She continues with depth and authenticity, “It has been several years and after many manic and crazed attempts of trying to make contact I have realised what I want may most likely never come into fruition.”
We can feel the rawness that comes with the piece, but also how it has clearly been an exercise in healing and self-preservation to write, record and release the composition. The 80s drums are textured and immersive, bringing to life Clare’s pounding heartbeat in a high concept and visionary way.
Clare adds, “Scopolamine is a love song gone wrong, with a brutal, painful, longing rippling throughout its core. It is open heart surgery, expressing the notion that love is deeper than an abyss and can be as painful as falling into one too.”
The rising artist’s wisdom always generates such profound emotions within us, and we have naturally added Scopolamine to our New Music Spotlight playlist, whilst we continue to stream Clare Easdown‘s growing discography.