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Forest Claudette | Pure Represents

The Forest Claudette sound moves effortlessly between two distinct loves for R&B and pop. Their sonic palette formed on the foundations of ‘00s hip-hop and a burgeoning wave of indie music.

By IQ | 18 June 2025

AGENT: Angus Baskerville | Pure Represents   The Forest Claudette sound moves effortlessly between two distinct loves for R&B and pop. Their sonic palette formed on the foundations of ‘00s hip-hop and a burgeoning wave of indie music.

AGENT: Angus Baskerville | Pure Represents

 

The Forest Claudette sound moves effortlessly between two distinct loves for R&B and pop. Their sonic palette formed on the foundations of ‘00s hip-hop and a burgeoning wave of indie music.

Debut single Creaming Soda was taken from the 2022 album The Year of February, which was followed by Everything Was Green in 2023. The latter earning two ARIA awards.

In 2024, the Jupiter & Stone Between EP and single Kobe Beef led to two headline UK/EU tours, a Great…

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