Clara La San, known for songs such as "Let You Go" and "In This Darkness", will play her first concert in Poland on May 27 at the BARdzo Bardzo club in Warsaw. Although her career started over a decade ago with viral tracks on SoundCloud, she consistently eludes the patterns of the music market. Without a record label, with an album that she independently withdrew from streaming, and with music that resonates at the intersection of intimacy and club melancholy, Clara La San intrigues, captivates, and defies easy definitions. Where should we look for the reasons behind her phenomenon?
Although her music sounds like nighttime musings recorded on a VHS tape and filtered through British electronic influences, Clara La San resonates with audiences from very different worlds - from fans of nostalgic R&B to patrons of underground clubs. Her work also attracts producers and DJs who eagerly remix her tracks, giving them a danceable pulse without sacrificing emotional depth. It is this universality - built on subtlety rather than special effects - that allows Clara La San to operate somewhat alongside the mainstream for years, but never outside of it. Her presence is quiet, yet hard to overlook.
The mystery of Clara La San is not just a facade - it is a consistently implemented strategy of remaining in the shadows. Her debut album "Good Mourning" from 2017 disappeared from all streaming platforms after just two years. The artist did not explain her decision - in fact, she doesn't explain herself at all.
For a long time, she limited her activity to rare guest appearances - like with Yves Tumor (“A Greater Love”) or Bicep (“Water”) - but her music started to take on a life of its own. "In This Darkness" suddenly revived in 2022 as a viral hit on TikTok, attracting entirely new listeners to Clara La San's world.
In 2023, the artist made a solid return, releasing a refreshed version of the album "Good Mourning" and a new album "Made Mistakes". It is a mature, thoughtful, and delightful return. Her latest tracks blend club sounds with the emotional weight of ballads, creating an atmosphere reminiscent of a futuristic dream. There is no room here for catchiness in the traditional sense - Clara La San is not seeking a hit, but rather the truth about feelings, often uncomfortable and unspoken.
The Warsaw concert on May 27 at the BARdzo Bardzo club is not only an opportunity to hear her unique blend of live electronic music - it is a chance to experience a phenomenon that rarely steps out of the shadows.