Clare Perrott – How Can I Tell You?

Review by Anna C for Return To Sound

Relatively new Australian singer songwriter, Clare Perrott, weaves stretching landscapes out of indie folk, all searing slide guitar and rousing layers of backing vocals, creating something very beautiful. Heartfelt and vulnerable with a gentle rhythm that was built for soul searching alone or just as easily a soundtrack for slow kisses, this single places Ms Perrott alongside those she grew listening to.

With whispers of Phoebe Bridgers, Big Thief or Fine, How Can I Tell You is pure whimsical, emotional balladry and, while it is not reinventing a genre, Perrott borrows from a scene that is enduring. Crisp production does not detract from just how stunning her voice is and simple lyricry adds to something that is really sweet and quite joyous. As a single mother on the south coast of England, I am glad this reached me. It has truly soothed my soul after a week battling with incompetent teachers. Bet she never thought she would read that in one of her reviews.

Listen to How Can I Tell You? and

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Clare Perrott Biography 

Clare Perrott is a up and coming singer songwriter from Perth, Western Australia. A lover of all genres ranging from soft blues to indie folk, Clare’s soft twangy vocals paired with raw powerful lyrics are made to make everything in life have feel. Just coming off playing Woodford Folk Festival in Brisbane, Perrott is making waves across Australia with high anticipation for her debut release. With strong influences from Jeff Buckley, Joni Mitchell and Billie Marten, her music is nothing short of real to bring light and honesty to the smaller things.