Best of Soundcheck: Paris Paloma, Cautious Clay

Soundcheck | Sep 5

Some musicians make ambitious records that dig into the depths of meaning behind art, mythology, time, or life itself. Two of those musicians are the British singer-songwriter Paris Paloma and the American alternative R&B producer Cautious Clay. Both musical adventurers sit down with our host, John Schaefer, to chat about their latest works and perform intimate live sets exclusively for Soundcheck. Hear how hitmaker Paris Paloma’s career progressed after her viral hit, “Labour”, and the process that led to the creation of her sophomore album, The Fatal Flaw. Then, multi-instrumentalist Cautious Clay explains how he takes listeners through each hour of the day and night in The Hours trilogy.

Paris Paloma's Setlist: 1.labour 2.Miyazaki 3.Stem the Flow

Cautious Clay's Setlist: 1.Tokyo Lift (5am) 2.Art Museum (2am)

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