Manifestation and Fantasy
“Embracing the divine feminine and recognizing the inherent power within ourselves can be magical”
Chloé Caroline is soon to be a household name. Her recent influx of gripping singles & music videos are tearing up the music scene in Los Angeles. Gearing up for her latest sultry release called “Manifest” we had the opportunity to sit her down on the Indie LA Experience Podcast, but we just couldn’t get enough. Let’s dive deeper.
We have so many questions! Talk to us about your new single & music video "Manifest". What inspired the story behind the lyrics? What is the message you hope people will connect with when they listen to it? Give us a behind the scenes peek at the making of this new music video, what was it like? Who did you collaborate with?
Two years ago, I collaborated with my close friends and co-writers Emma Lynn White and Shawn Gough to create "Manifest." During that time, I couldn't shake thoughts of this person I'd met but never really gotten to explore something with and had this vivid imagination of how incredible it would be if they unexpectedly showed up. It was definitely more of an adult-rated fantasy. Concurrently, I was undergoing a spiritual awakening, witnessing the profound impact of manifestation on my journey. Angel numbers like 11:11 and 2:22 were appearing everywhere, and synchronicities were occurring that sometimes left me in awe.
Inspired by this, I began to explore the connection between vocalizing my manifestations and singing them aloud. Recognizing the correlation between manifestations and fantasies, with the latter being more sensual, I openly shared my fantasies with Emma and Shawn. We even shared a demo on social media. Despite my nervousness, especially since I had never released a "sexy" song before, the response was overwhelmingly positive, even from people of my parents' generation and older.
I wanted to challenge the taboo surrounding women expressing their sensuality and redefine it beyond the stereotype of being "raunchy." Embracing the divine feminine and recognizing the inherent power within ourselves can be magical and maintain a sense of elegance. Being in touch with that doesn't even have to be necessarily sexual, but it's a confident potent energy used in manifesting whatever it is we desire in our lives. Taking the song to my producer, Jamie Kenney, we collaborated on adding a bridge that elevated it to the next level.
When it came to the music video, the entire creative process, from conception to shooting and editing, was a collaborative effort between myself and two incredibly talented women, Allison Snyder and Alaina Booth. The decision to have an all-female team for the video was intentional, and I envisioned it as an opportunity to partner with a female brand. Haus of Divinity became the perfect sponsor, with their angel number jewelry aligning seamlessly with the theme of the video. The shooting took place in a cabin in the middle of the night with limited equipment, resulting in an all-nighter to bring the entire vision to life. I literally had gotten off of a plane from a trip in Canada a few hours prior to driving to Lake Arrowhead, CA, we shot all night, and ended up driving back at 3am so Alaina could catch a flight SHE had to be on! Talk about trusting the process.
You have recently released two other singles along with full music videos as well - "Boyish" ,"94", and now "Manifest", - talk to us about the workload & time you've been putting into not only producing these projects but marketing them as well. What is the strategy behind releasing Singles vs an EP or Full Album in today's music industry?
Oh man! It has been wild bopping from release to release but it's so fun to keep people on their toes and just as they're falling in love with one song, blasting them with another one. I've been storing these for so long, it's worth it just to get them in people's ears. The visual component is so important to me because I'm such a visual person. I think it brings an added layer of context to a song and is an opportunity for an artist to show another side of their creativity and personality you wouldn't see otherwise. Something like "94" became almost like an indie film where this storyline really played out in front of the viewer and left them with a twist they might not have expected. I love that. It was a goal of mine to try to give each song their moment to shine and that's also why I decided to pursue another waterfall release with a single a month leading up to "The Awakening Vol 2". I did it with "Vol 1" at the end of March with mini music videos for each song as they were released and it really helped having the momentum. Each song ties together thematically in their own way leading up to this full piece of work but they also get a moment to show their diversity. Then when they're all out and you listen down, you get another chance to take in the stories molding together.
Did you miss the Podcast? Check out Season 2 - Episode 4
Chloé Caroline “Peace in the Present” Now!
We all learn things about ourselves and certain situations that we look back on in hindsight. If you could go back in time and say something to your younger self that you wish you knew then, what would it be?
I have a song about this. "Memories", which came out on "The Awakening Vol 1". It was more, wondering what she'd have to tell me now and what she'd think of me now but similar idea. I'd tell her to allow herself even more freedom to "fail" because it will only make her better and lead to growth. I'd tell her to let loose without fear of what people might think, because you're only blocking your shine. I'd tell her to trust what cannot be seen and cut any negative self talk because she is hella powerful when she speaks something into existence. I'd tell her to realize her worth sooner, even if that means saying no or being alone.
Tell us a little more about young Chloé. Do you recall a specific moment in time, event, or performance where it hit you that this is truly what you wanted to do with your life?
It is definitely something I knew I wanted from even 3rd grade when the teacher would ask us. But it really hit me when I started posting my songs on Facebook in 7th grade and seeing comments or going to school and hearing people say they related to a song or it made them not feel so alone---that was it for me.
So many people influence and inspire us throughout our lives and our careers. What is the BEST advice you ever got from someone? What was the WORST?
Know your "why", for whatever you do. My "why" is what I come back to everytime I'm on the verge of throwing in the towel and feeling discouraged. It grounds me and takes the ego out. I create because I know my calling is to spread more light, love, and understanding and help someone feel more connected to themselves or others. If that's one person some days or thousands, I'm nailing it. And the worst advice would be, "you'll be fine in those 6 inch heels on stage with your bad knees Chloé". *falls in the middle of a high school talent show*
If you could sit down with one of your idols or biggest influences, whether in music, creatively or in life- dead or alive, and ask them 2 questions, who would it be and what would you ask?
Gosh this is tough… Stevie Nicks. I would ask him:
1. If you lived in 2023 and were my age, at my stage in my career, what would you do differently or more of etc.?
2. Will you sing a song with me :) ?
