Hello KLAUDE! I have been listening to your single LMK, I am in awe! There are so many layers from voice, production to lyrics. The lyrics tell a story of waiting and uncertainty of your stance in a relationship. Was this written for a certain someone in mind?
Hello! Yes and no - this is a bit of a strange one to answer as half of the song was written years ago, and the other half was finished much more recently. It's a melding of multiple experiences, patterns that I found myself repeating with friends and lovers in different ways. I feel like this song is saying much more about my inner processing rather than anyone else so let's leave you with that.

We all know relationships are hard work, what are some things you have learned about your own personal experiences with queer co-dependency and attachment styles?
Oh god, where do I start? I guess I'm a sucker for some intensity. An "all-consuming" dynamic can be very addictive and often I have ended up in situations where you get so caught up in someone that you forget what it was like before you both met. Sometimes you lose yourself in people and when it all comes crashing down you have no idea what to do or who you are without them! That isn't sustainable, nor is it particularly healthy.

As a queer person; often I've found myself landing in the weird liminal space somewhere past friends but not quite lovers. Those connections can be incredibly fulfilling and beautiful, but they can also be complex and heartbreaking at times. Learning about attachment styles allowed me to understand myself and my relationships with a lot more clarity - regardless of whether they were platonic or intimate. Developing that awareness and self-security means it's easier to avoid getting completely lost - and you're less likely to accidentally burn your bridges in the process too.

Ghosting is something we are all familiar with. What are KLAUDE’s experiences with this?
We've all been ghosted. We've probably all ghosted someone at some point too. I think personally the thing I struggle with most is feeling like you've not gotten the closure you needed. You're left with unanswered questions which can really burn into the back of your mind if you're not careful. I think everyone deserves a conversation. There should be a dialogue before a departure, particularly if it's an involved relationship. On the flipside though, I also think there are instances where cutting something off is required - if one or both parties aren't able to be receptive to boundaries or constructive in their communication then sometimes distance is the only thing that will facilitate reflection, healing, and growth. I'm very thankful for those learning curves. No pain, no gain huh?

So there are two of you that make up KLAUDE, what are both of your roles in the project?
Yes! While KLAUDE was initially a solo venture, I met my counterpart Willow Fearns while recording at another studio. We got along so well that we decided to join forces to record an EP. Typically I'll either come to Willow with a rough demo or I'll write lyrics over a track that they've produced. From there we work very quickly. Willow's an audio genius who produces for a few other acts as well - they add a really interesting (almost funky...?) psychedelic edge to my softer writing tendencies.

Cödie Sundtsrom (one half of KLAUDE). Image credit: @___bbyface