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Claire Kenway, known as Claire, is a Montréal-based DJ and producer whose music bridges analog electronics with a clear sense of rhythm and atmosphere. With roots in classical and jazz training—violin, voice, bass guitar, and piano—she brings a layered understanding of melody and form to her productions. Her setup is compact but effective: a selection of drum machines, sequencers, samplers, and synths that she uses to shape tracks with depth and clarity. Her releases on labels like Conceptual, Monoclap, Hushlamb, and Archipel reflect a sound that leans minimal and textural, but always grounded in groove.
Claire’s versatility as a DJ is reflected in the range of settings she plays, from listening bars in Tokyo to open-air stages and afterhours clubs. Whether on vinyl or digital, her sets move between styles while maintaining a steady, hypnotic energy. In 2025, she launched Planète Secrète, a vinyl-focused label that aligns with her approach to tactile and intentional music-making. With past performances at Piknic Électronik and Club Der Visionaere, she continues to refine a sound that’s both focused and wide in scope.
Claire — In the Shadow of the Moon
Live | World Premiere
Between hypnotic rhythm and analog warmth, Claire conjures a live set where groove meets texture. With a finely tuned hardware setup and deep musical intuition, she sculpts sound in real time—organic, minimal, and deeply immersive.
Who
Claire, is a Montréal-based DJ and producer
Labels
Planète Secrète, Archipel
Latest
Under A Midnight Moon (Archipel, 2012)
