STINA Tweeddale, otherwise known as Honeyblood, has unveiled a new creative project called Stina Marie Claire. Brought to life during lockdown with the help of her fans, who contributed to the project through the membership platform Patreon, the process eventually resulted in a new EP called ‘A Souvenir of a Terrible Year’.
This new single ‘The Human Condition’ is our first snippet of that new EP and it indicates a departure away from her signature spiky indie-rock towards a more restrained and intimate bedroom-pop sound – one that sees her return to her DIY roots with vulnerable lyrics and heartfelt themes. It’s a poignant listen that shows Tweeddale’s songwriting in a new, intimate light.
She says ““2020 was a strange year. Trying to navigate the challenges of COVID-19, I set up a wonderful online community, inviting those who love my music to come on a unique journey with me,” Tweedale says of the experience. “These fans were able to be a part of my creative process every step of the way; an eye-opening experience not just for them but for me. We made this release together, collaborating directly from artist to fan. If anything, this experience has been a shining beacon of creativity in a time where keeping the embers of inspiration has been so difficult.”
Watch the video below.
