Clio Cadence

Photo by Jack Lue

Rocking All Night with Clio Cadence

Interview by Ken Morton -Studio Photos by Jack Lue

Clio Cadence is an artist on the rise who exudes star quality galore. Her single Drive just surpassed a million streams on Spotify and the latest song Innocence is sure to garner Clio even more fans all across the world. She’s toured with the likes of Dead Girl’s Academy and Alive In Barcelona, which featured a pre-pandemic stop a the world famous Whisky A Go-Go on the Sunset Strip. Highwire Daze recently caught up with Clio Cadence for an interveiew to find out more about this massively talented and rocking performer! Read on...

Where are you currently based out of and what is your local music scene like there?

I am back and fourth between Los Angeles and Nashville! I love going out in LA, meeting artists and creatives. Nashville has great recording studios and is home to most of my amazing team that helps me put my visions to life. I am determined to make rock relevant again!

Is there any overall story or concept behind your brand-new single Innocence?

I wrote the lyrics to my new single Innocence while walking through a massive graveyard! Under the moonlight, I felt like I was in a trance, like I was in another world. Amidst the glow of a thousand tombstones, I realized innocence can be blissful, but it can also be a curse.

Who produced Innocence and what was it like working with them?

I recorded the song at one of Universal Music Group’s studios in Nashville. The studios there are absolutely stunning. So many amazing and talented people have been a part of making this song come alive, including Music Video Director Mikey Minden (Britney Spears, Usher, Pink), Producer Malcolm Springer (Matchbox 20, Collective Soul, Fear Factory), and Mastering Engineer Chris Gehringer (Machine Gun Kelly, Lady Gaga, Drake).

Your previous single Drive just surpassed 1 million streams on Spotify. What does a number like that mean to you?

I never thought this many people would resonate with my music!!

Tell me a little about Drive and the inspiration behind that song.

Drive is about letting go of the toxic person in your life. Just drive away. I hope the song inspires anyone in an undesirable situation to find the courage within themselves to let go and move on.

Has Billie Eilish or any or her fans heard or commented on your amazing cover of You Should See Me In A Crown?

Yes! I actually had sent my rock cover to the songwriters (Billie and Finneas) to get approved before uploading to streaming services. I adore both Billie and Finneas, and for them to listen and give the thumbs up was so exciting. I’ve had many of her fans, and even rock fans who hadn’t heard the original song yet, comment on my mu-

sic video for my rock cover of You Should See Me In a Crown.

What was the experience like touring with Dead Girls Academy and Alive in Barcelona, including playing a show at the legendary Whisky on the Sunset Strip?

The tour was so lit! I just saw the guys in Alive in Barcelona the other day in Nashville to catch up. I miss being on the road! Playing The Whisky is always a great time, especially having Jack Lue taking pictures of the show!

Would you like to tour or play shows in the New Year?

Planning on getting back on the road Summer 2023! Currently looking for bands with similar sound.

Any other new music on the horizon?

I’m working on some dope versions of Innocence, both an acoustic version and an EDM remix. Updates will be posted on my Tik Tok ( @cliocadence ) !

What made you decide to shave your head and start wearing wigs? I saw the video when you first did it and found it pretty compelling and quite beautiful and liberating. What was the statement you were making by doing that so publicly?

I had fried my hair bleaching it blonde so many times. After I dyed it firetruck red, there was no going back to platinum. I was like f*!k it!! Why not shave it all off?? I grabbed the dog shaver I use for cutting my dogs hair and went at it. I hadn’t even thought about it for 10 minutes before I did it. It was definitely one of my better impulse decisions, as I’ve been loving playing around with different colored wigs. Thank you!! I went to a performing arts school when I was younger, working on acting, singing and dancing. I feel like all the classes helped me get to where I am now, especially within my music videos that combine the three.

When you look back on your days in Love Past Blue, what do you think of the band now in retrospect?

I miss my LPB bandmates! But I’ve been having so much fun collaborating with instrumentalists in Nashville on my new album we’ve been recording.

Do you have any messages for music fans reading this interview now?

Listen to your intuition. Remember that life has ups and downs, and things always get better with time. Have fun and spread positivity! Rock & roll all night baby!

You have an amazing energy and talent. Is acting or theater something you have ever wanted to try? https://www.instagram.com/cliocadence/