The bright pop anthem belies its darker and more profound truth.
From Claire Ridgely‘s soulful vocals to her infectiously catchy melodies, the artist has a litany of talents and selling points that have seen her carving out a name for herself in the indie pop scene. Latest single ‘Can We Be Friends’ is the latest example of this, and when compounded with the artists candid and personable songwriting, the track is a radio-ready force to be reckoned with.
The Montreal-based artist does an expert job of turning a traumatic childhood experience into a alt pop banger that juxtaposes its dark message. The deft skill set of Claire is on clear display on this track, with this unmissable pop gem carrying a gravitas and emotional depth that feels truly unique.
“This song tells the story from my childhood, where I escaped a threatening interaction with an older man on my way home from school,” explains Ridgely.” Metaphorically, the song was therapeutic and allowed me the opportunity to work through this trauma. It’s a song that you can really dance to, and it feels so good to be able to dance to something that was once traumatic and heavy. I think listeners can take away the message of healing old wounds by finding ways to allow them to be a part of your story, but not your whole story.”
