Naarm-based singer-songwriter, activist, and mother Claire Tonti is breaking down barriers, using her music to normalise the complexities of motherhood. Her debut album, Matrescence, released in 2023, is nothing short of powerful. Tonti dives deep, sharing her experiences of motherhood, loss, and yearning with raw emotion. It’s a beautiful body of work that captures immense passion and vulnerability. Now, Tonti is preparing for the release of her brand new single, “The Beast”, on October 15th, Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day. I had the pleasure of sitting down with her for an open, honest conversation about motherhood and music.
As a mother myself, I can relate to the incredible challenges that come with parenthood. While it’s often described as the greatest joy one can experience, it also brings with it a unique form of grief and can be relentless to say the least. The transformation women undergo as they step into motherhood leaves a profound impact, …