Aeron Clark

“The theme of the album is power...how we wield it through language and action, how society is affected by the existing power structures, the consequences of the absence of it and how we harness it emotionally and intellectually as individuals, and as the collective."

"...a collection of songs that toy with dark pop and the avant-garde, and venture through worlds of trip-hop, loops and synth-washed layers."

"Often our stories are misinterpreted or told without us and I wanted to ensure the safety of my stories and be a part of the full process in bringing this album to life."

"...what happens after you decide not to quit?"

“I hope anyone that hears it, hears themself in it and is able to relate to it. I hope it helps you feel less alone.”

"In these times, we either learn how to scream really well, or we learn how to whisper."

“I want to make music that’s company for people when they’re alone, or with the person they feel most vulnerable with - music they can create memories to.”

"Questioning a reality that seems as distorted as their guitars..."

"In a world where the rougher edges of neurodivergence are sanded down and made palatable, happy birthday...is a sprawling, euphoric garage rock record that positions itself in the muck of this reality, refusing to quieten or reconcile its many ideas or energies."

"...both a raw scream and a direct stand for justice."