Clairo and Jack Antonoff Break Down Clairo's New Song 'Amoeba'

Clairo describes the viral success that followed her video "Pretty Girl" as the “googly-eyed, deer-in-headlights," years of her career. “I was so desperate for validation in the beginning,” she told Rolling Stone in her recent cover story. "I just really wanted to be liked.” Claire Cottrill reflected on that period on "Amoeba," a gem from her new album, Sling. "'Amoeba' is essentially me scolding myself," she says in latest Breakdown video at Electric Lady Studios, accompanied by her producer Jack Antonoff.
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[@samogunleye4638]

Jack is like a proud parent showing of his daughters work and Clairo is the embarrassed teenagers

[@jania35]

Haha yes

[@pj5278]

5:44 7:15

[@josietennyson5835]

@@pj5278 0:03 10:43 11:04

[@hearttobreak1999]

06:11

[@xxmustanglifexx2246]

This is hilarious I died at the time stamps😭

[@soumyakohli9653]

I love how Jack keeps doing expressions and making faces, meanwhile, Clairo just stares at him with a straight face. I love their dynamic!

[@carterwatson1949]

i love them too

[@synclair9809]

“I show up to the party just to leave” is a line that I find myself repeatedly singing. I relate to it so much.

[@gregbradshaw7220]

That’s sad

[@synclair9809]

@@gregbradshaw7220 duh

[@user-ux1vj9vx7s]

Ahh, Make everything about you, Huh?

[@jazminrangel6708]

Jack : 🤪 ...🧐 Clairo: 😐 ... 🙂😒😌 she’s the cutest !!!

[@Farrrjay]

Those emojis were literally her I’m dead 😂😂

[@electricpurple4112]

I'm glad Clairo is responsible for this cool intro, let's hope people recognize her for it. Because it's far too easy for most people to think that Jack is the sole person producing the thing.

[@brandonburroughs7128]

She mentioned at least 11 times that she made the part “before jack walked in”

[@SP-mf9sh]

He is.

[@alecadabra_]

It’s crazy to me that people think Clairo doesn’t write the majority of her music. Jack produced the album, meaning he added his flourishes and sonic direction, but she still writes the majority of it

[@himangshudeka10]

Her hairstyle is so vintage and cool, I can't stop noticing.

[@Janik-pwoejrur]

Clairo is so pretty it‘s unbelievable

[@campbellmae]

i know and it dosnt even look like she’s wearing makeup

[@Janik-pwoejrur]

@@campbellmae Yeah she almost doesn‘t wear make up

[@Triggercut92]

@Janis Daugavietis Not yikes at all. It's just an appreciation of liking the way someone looks. Just beauty and it's nice to see. Quite emotive, to me at least

[@bebeerin]

yep & ima ho for clairo

[@meghansullivan6812]

I know right I also love her hair so much

[@seddymusiclol]

claire’s personality is so quiet/awkward.. but i do feel like she’s the type of person who you can talk to and she can keep that secret.

[@beccaisleeping]

SED WYD HERE

[@ssnthyh3781]

clairo looks high here ngl

[@scatorccios]

@@ssnthyh3781what LMAO

[@MarxAviano]

Nothing awkward about her at all. Just cool and confident.

[@nataliaflecha3529]

Jack is wearing the same outfit he used in the rooftop performance with lorde. Leave this man rest😭

[@esazunnoor]

those rooftop performances were just heavenly

[@Malverde888]

Dude loves money

[@gregorycampbell7921]

@@Malverde888 music*

[@_k.g]

he probably doesn't want to rest haha

[@genevievemonk1108]

no that's just his favourite shirt

[@h3reandn0w]

pls i love their dynamic, its like the quirky goofy dad and the straight faced calm teenager whos been dealing with the dads bs for too long

[@michasobiech3542]

Shes just really high

[@sofia-ft8pn]

they are like the manic and depressive episodes when im extremely tired

[@AStarInAndromeda]

Yeah, she's been really open about how bad her depressions been lately. Even having to call the Suicide Prevention hotline. And I appreciate this openness even if it sucks that someone else isn't feeling so good .

[@samawah7511]

@@AStarInAndromeda where did she talk about it?

[@melatie7892]

@@samawah7511 she has lyrics in Just For Today! the chorus starts with “mommy, I’m afraid I’ve been talking to the hotline again”

[@amyckan]

@@AStarInAndromeda sorry this is late, but she recalled in the rolling stones interview that she didn't actually call them, but used the chat feature during an anxiety attack :)

[@cheskaarana6097]

@@samawah7511 She also has a song, "Alewife" about her almost suicide attempt in 8th grade and that she would've done it if a friend didn't call police on her. It's essentially a love song to her friend.

[@brooktester5256]

They are genuinely so smart and sweet and witty, they are so introspective yet comedic it makes me SOB I LOVE THEM SO MUCHHHHHH

[@gregbradshaw7220]

Omg cringe

[@luvlettertocee]

​@@gregbradshaw7220 literally shut up omg

[@shuttenbach504]

@@gregbradshaw7220 dude shut it lmao

[@primaryforest]

Never really followed Clairo but this song really grabbed me by the neck the first time I heard it and shook me. And hearing more about the creative process and little details are awesome. The layering of unexpected melodies and sounds was really refreshing to listen to.

[@TOSUnbound]

I love how Clairo just kinda zones out all the time. That’s how you know a good musician 😂

[@michasobiech3542]

she trippin

[@TOSUnbound]

@@harjotgill6162 Artists gotta get in that headspace!

[@sling2719]

i feel like shes just sad

[@TOSUnbound]

@@harjotgill6162 I'm thinking too deep, but you named 4 possible reasons? Haha, maybe she's thinking too deep about something, and this is just one big paradox?

[@drew9719]

No

[@thr8away457]

she's craaazy talented and so underrated aaaaaaa this is exactly what i expected to see from her even before immunity, i know she had it in her and she's already even better than what i thought... she's from the best we have in music she's gonna leave a mark y'all i know it

[@verslaineo6734]

not you saying Clairo is underrated 😭

[@thr8away457]

@@verslaineo6734 🤌🏻🤌🏻 she is

[@romanspataro1688]

She's taking the music so seriously and I appreciate that.

[@dntertainment5435]

I love Sling because it’s such a mature sounding album. The complex harmonies, beautiful chord progressions, the horns, the strings, etc etc… Very much reminds me of Pet Sounds/Brian Wilson production. Clairo is really progressing well as an artist. Major props to Jack Antonoff! Looking forward to what they do in the future.

[@SEDWINMUSIC]

Wtf . The creativity is brilliant! Every small detail makes the song to the highest level. Great!

[@ingramsimmons4322]

I’m so sick of all the haters- like try doing this yourself man. These are some talented people here.

[@MikeGalosi]

I have created infinitely better music in the wash.

[@PawsAndFinsNewsy]

@@MikeGalosi stay delusional

[@musicbysino]

@@MikeGalosi let us hear it!

[@MikeGalosi]

@@musicbysino You don't deserve me.

[@TakahikoSugimura]

I dont necessarily listen to her type of music but I do like the production behind bedroom pop or indie songs in general because it’s stripped back yet it has a freeing quality that most A-List Pop songs just doesn’t have.

[@adamrobb27]

I’ve on a kick of this type of vibe, if you like Clairo you should check out Faye Webster. They should do a collab 🙌

[@seancarterx]

this album was less bedroom pop vibes than her other stuff, but I still agree about the stripped back production.

[@TheKatchutes]

Stripped back, with kalimbas, violins, pianos, keyboards, synths, breakfast plates etc…? I seeeeeeeee 😂 I honestly think she was at the mercy of jack doing what he wanted on her album!

[@austinkavrar9259]

Sling is not bedroom pop album.

[@jazzmum293]

One of the best breakdowns ever. I'd imagined a producer who brought in a team of studio musicians; now I see it was just the two, with Clairo doing most of the instrumentation and artistic direction... respect! Respect for her lyrics, vision/ear, creativity, and I love that he let her lead. They seem to have brought out the best in each other's creativity.

[@devine_noise]

Good for her being so young and having the self awareness to get out of the self obsessed musician phase.

[@naomyderksen1377]

Sling is just an absolute masterpiece, and hearing them talking about the creative process behind it inspires me so much

[@karollya5919]

does this man ever rest Lorde, lana del rey, Taylor swift, and clairo.... at least Taylor finally release him from her basement

[@lysypost6668]

lmfaooooo

[@bdgeiger4]

such a well-written song. both lyrics and music.

[@tapesbymayumi6787]

clairo is one of the most down to earth and talented people i know. she puts a lot of love into her craft.

[@meynotthemonth]

i am literally in love with the way she writes. she’s so creative and i LOVE IT!

[@dana2946]

i love claire so much, sling is such a good album and it shows how talented she is 💓

[@SEDWINMUSIC]

Amoeba is uniquely damn good. The harmony, love it

[@Micahtmusic]

6:10 THAT VOCAL CHAIN OMG

[@hellooitsandy]

I met Clairo when she opened for Dua Lipa a few years back here in Houston. She’s so so awesome 🥲 so so happy to see her grow!

[@nick-ts8cw]

her voice is angelic

[@nxthrs7253]

Dear Claire and Jack, thank you for sharing Amoeba with us, or for that matter, SLING. the record is a freaking masterpiece.

[@ffwlpe]

6:37 "spooky" hahahaha yeah those vocals kind of reminds me of something i would listen on a elliott smith record. amoeba is such a great song and maybe her best to date.

[@lamikiminach9503]

Best song on the album, I love the clavinets in the mix too

[@tonywords6713]

yesss

[@davidkonevky7372]

By the way, if anybody of you find Jack Antonoff familiar but can't exactly pinpoint why, it's because he was one of the band members in the group FUN, also known as the group who made the "we are young" song

[@shreklopez662]

I know him from bleachers

[@rentlessrentless620]

Rick Moranis

[@xxmustanglifexx2246]

NO WAY I LOVE FUN!

[@duncanseltzer3211]

claire is too high and jack is too sober

[@phoebebridgerton4346]

💀

[@Janik-pwoejrur]

Nah she isn‘t high here

[@hafit2446]

jack is too caffeinated

[@jamalwalker8048]

Different vibes going on here for sure 😂

[@jackieburkhart3268]

@@hafit2446 jack has adhd, i believe. that's why he's hyper.

[@Lyonessi]

This song is so quiet and finely braided together, I've played it from different rooms in my house and went into another room and I often end up hearing different layers of the song and it sounds unrecognisable. Feels like being Alice in Wonderland 🐰

[@maddyv3638]

Sling is one of my top albums this year. Clairo’s voice and lyricism is amazing

[@TINCAN123]

Now i love this song even more

[@ardyzulkarnianshamas9176]

I need Claire to know how much i’ve fallen in love with her and i think it’s crazy that I have to express my love for her on a KZbin video on the internet. I LOVE YOU CLAIRO

[@prosegold]

“Depression and bisexuality “ … for some reason I found this summing up of her debut album to those two words to be awfully, awful

[@annali7666]

Literally burst out laughing when I heard them say that

[@chip9589]

@@annali7666 thank god I thought I was the only one lmao

[@ZoraSingsohh]

@@annali7666 ME TO LMAOO

[@whaddup5417]

Thank you

[@whaddup5417]

I was like I am neither but can relate…

[@sinem4208]

jack's not only amazing at making music but also explaining how they made it lol

[@zawar5951]

She’s the drunk musician of our generation what a great time to be alive

[@jaxsonsmith0505]

Seeing their creative process is insanely cool

[@mrajabalmukarrom]

I live this song so much it’s one of the bests from Sling. Clairo & Jack are so talented!! 💖

[@mich3134]

this is fucking incredible. amoeba is my 8th most-played song of 2022. I've felt the complex emotions that are evoked by all the sonic stuff going on, but I've had no idea the topic of the song or the depth of the details of the instrumental. it's so amazing to be able to learn these details. what a masterful song

[@Adeus1]

I love this band's attention to detail when communicating emotions through instrumental ensembles. Beautiful, really.

[@sethseth2534]

im so in love with her i can’t stand it

[@dakotaarayne]

genius album they are both so talented omg

[@michelfantommusic2493]

One of my favorite songs off the album!! Musically and lyrically amazing!

[@Bolstered]

Outstanding song, made my week since hearing it

[@KilaMila222]

I am so obsessed and fascinated by this song, it’s my most listened to song this year!☺️

[@oliviabourne2888]

i love this song so much. i wish the whole album was like it:/

[@Xhayl]

It is?!

[@klinerd6945]

The whole album is like this and imo Amoeba isn’t even the best song

[@ria7279]

I think they mean more upbeat and stuff, everything else is more chill.. which I don’t mind! But amoeba is just 👏

[@kay5351]

partidge is literally the child of amoeba

[@V10L3T_]

when this song came out my mind was blown 😭 sling is such an amazing album!

[@justinswag3403]

One of my favourite songs of all time

[@bhryian]

got the record recently. it's definitely a time capsule. the vibe is very reminiscent of a 70s records

[@262cy]

pretty girlの頃からずーーっと大人っぽくなって儚さの中に芯が見え隠れするこの声が、本当に唯一無二。

[@lailimsn]

such a good song, and album. i love claire🤍

[@saramujkic7387]

Clairo and Jack are talented. I want to hear more records from them in the future.

[@bruhlollmao560]

once i heard that intro, i know its gonna be my favorite song on the album

[@erikpeterson25]

Creativity is great to witness 👍.........her voice is so sweet ....thx for this

[@FernandaGarcia-fr6ml]

them defining her album as depression and bisexuality has me crying💀💀

[@okcomputer7528]

Amaizng song best song ever love clairo love jack I guess Clairo is the best bye

[@Notesofcitrus]

literally cannot get over how ENFP Jack Antonoff is, honestly am really here for it

[@rhiannon3625]

i’m enfp…..what does this mean 👀

[@Notesofcitrus]

@@rhiannon3625 oh just like about how he's talking about how all the ideas come up for him at 4:36! definitely a seasoned user of Extraverted Intuition, which is really cool to see

[@mashupotato_]

I love Sling so much. My fav 2021 album so far!

[@Xhayl]

An INCREDIBLE album. Well done guys. Personal favourites are Amoeb, Zinnias, Harbor (masterpiece) and Management

[@leonienicole7772]

I’m obsessed with this song

[@animeQT6131]

Had to figure out why I’m so obsessed with this song. Good to know!

[@D3ATH200]

she’s so talented man

[@tonywords6713]

i love how the production manages to somehow evoke the beatles, doobie bros, stevie wonder, and everything in between and somehow still make sense

[@spongebobcirclepants3843]

I love how it sounds like a happy movie sound Track where someones being quirky but then she explains and says the lyrics of the song and its like oh is that what it said thats sad but I still love it

[@gisellerodriguez4165]

It’s so CRAZY TO ME how these amazing people make such music omgosh I’m grateful for the existence of them & music 💕😭

[@shavono8402]

the details in this song are exactly as mind-blowing as they sound in the song. the work these two have done is just wild. i love it.

[@carterwatson1949]

Amoeba was and is my favorite track but the entire lbum is so beautiful

[@dansoddity]

I love their dynamic so much

[@kindra787]

why do i feel like she’s so sad :( i hope she feels okay now

[@frankiephiri7286]

Clairo sings like an Angel 💖

[@adamrobb27]

One of my top 3 favs off this album 🙌

[@Lollossslol123]

I stopped listening to her a couple years ago idk…but I just started listening to her again and I’m a big fan of the new album!

[@yourenotafriend1601]

Never have I watched an interview where I'm left quite literally giggling. Great people in that room that day.

[@ricardo_limassol]

Jack, looks to me, like the secret member of The Strokes.

[@lotte3384]

HOW IS CLAIRE SO PRETTY AND TALENTED AT THE SAME TIME THIS ISNT FAIR 😫 im in love w her

[@kyrabeck6912]

best song in the world? could be!

[@michelleribeiro3461]

One of my favorite videos on KZbin ever

[@rodrick4984]

I would watched them hours breaking down Wade and Bambi

[@IntoTheWeeds71]

Ah that neighbourhood line has such a beautiful Elliott Smith sound

[@catherinegrady4065]

She reminds me so much of Elliott Smith.

[@mariasolep4412]

My fav song of the album yuppp

[@codyshannon8122]

@@GASBOII1 no

[@DJTV30]

Thanks for that. Now do every single song on the album.

[@inkyoggy]

What an amazing piece of music

[@ryanhostudio]

crazy how there ideas form together into a masterpiece

[@PibiAlvarez]

Sling is so good and I hope it gets the recognition it deserves

[@ilse2192]

She’s so cool

[@cereaal2914]

wow this song really is a materpiece

[@beissed]

this is the fucking video that I need, thanks Claire

[@brandenburns3322]

the analogue mixing console, just want to give it a try once

[@nachapistacha8339]

i love her so much :c

[@kyuchrome]

She’s soooo sweet .

[@LAVISHING]

Love what you guys did with the demo I gave Jack.

[@mid0rri411]

i love amoeba so much. clairo, the person that you are.