Born in Scotland, Clarissa Connelly relocated to Denmark as a child, where the cultural landscape has fuelled her creativity, though exploring the sacred sites, mythology, and music of Nordic culture. She first gained international attention with Tech Duinn (2018), a hypnotic album named after a spiritual gateway in Celtic myth.
For her second full-length, The Voyager (2021), Clarissa walked the Scandinavian landscape, channeling melodies from ancient pre-Christian sites. The album received global acclaim and was awarded the prestigious Nordic Music Prize which is a testament to her studious dedication to composition. Other impressive accolades include opening for Jenny Hval across the UK & EU last year as well as taking part in Laurie Anderson’s choir. It’s also worth noting her premiere of 'Canons' at Roskilde Festival, a choir project including Erika de Casier, Astrid Sonne, Henriette Motzfeldt (Smerz), Fine and Molina.
Now joining Warp Records, Clarissa Connelly's third album "World of Work" was released to critical acclaim in April 2024. Its lead single “Wee Rosebud”, a re-imagined 16th Century lament, from the perspective of a rose flower gleefully singing in the sunlight. As the rose folds out into the world, changing as it grows up, its pink petals proudly blossom, cutting through the darkness.
