There are some artists whose music feels inseparable from the season, and Claire Rosinkranz has long occupied that space. Ever since ‘Backyard Boy’ became the soundtrack to countless sun-drenched afternoons in 2020, the California singer-songwriter has built a reputation for crafting breezy, hook-filled pop that carries surprising emotional weight beneath its effortless exterior. Nearly two billion streams later, Rosinkranz has proven she’s far more than a viral success story, steadily carving out a catalogue that balances indie-pop charm with thoughtful, introspective songwriting.
Raised in a deeply musical household and writing songs from an early age, Rosinkranz has continued to grow with each release, embracing a sound that’s become richer and more nuanced without sacrificing the warmth that first drew listeners in. That evolution comes into focus on My Lover, her sophomore album, a record that explores love, change, and self-discovery with newfound confidence, and one that enters its next chapter with the arrival of My Lover (Deluxe) on 21 August.
The deluxe release is led by ‘Rocket’, an irresistible burst of euphoric pop that captures the exhilarating chaos of falling headfirst into love. It arrives at a fitting moment as Rosinkranz heads into another packed summer of live shows, including a performance at Lollapalooza this Friday, bringing the songs to audiences in the environment they feel most at home.
For our latest On Tour With feature, Claire Rosinkranz takes us behind the scenes of life on the road, sharing an exclusive diary spanning concerts from the last few months.
Putting on anklets before stage, one of my favorite accessories to dance around in.
My tour family ! Taking a truck stop somewhere in the UK for snacks.
On one of the many many many ferries we took on the Alex tour.
Eating my favorite pre show dinner on this tour, my chicken ceasar salad.
One of my favorite views – your faces!
Show in Germany in my favorite dress.
So lucky to play all of these shows with such an awesome band. My favorite people, Sky, Kyle and Ribs.
Steaming and reading acotar of course.
Bella (tour manager + awesome friend) always figuring out where to put my pack in these dresses.
Me and two out of my three sisters before the O2 show in London.
My LA show ! One of my favorite shows to play because I get to see all of my friends and family.
Added a member for the O2 shows – my dad. I make all of my music with him and it was so special to have him join for some really memorable performances.
My Lover (Deluxe) is out August 21.
