The multi-awarded Filipino singer-songwriter releases a hopeful, bittersweet tune about taking control of one’s journey by not sticking to the past
Clara Benin, a Filipino singer-songwriter, has released a new single titled “Small Town” that explores the idea of leaving the past behind and embracing new beginnings. The song is a continuation of her journey of accepting that the world is changing and that unlearning people and places can be a fulfilling way to take control of one’s life and future.
In “Small Town,” Benin draws inspiration from her high school experience living in the province, where running into someone you know in public was unavoidable. The post-breakup track is about finding oneself again and the struggles that come with it, especially when everything around you reminds you of your ex.
Despite the song’s relatable theme, Benin also cites her growing fascination with coming-of-age films from the early 2000s as a source of inspiration. The pensive pop-rock ballad was written by Benin and Gabba Santiago and produced by Sam Marquez and Tim Marquez of One Click Straight.
Reflecting on the making of the song, Benin shares that it was an enjoyable experience as it allowed her to relive her teenage years when she felt lost and angsty. She appreciates the opportunity to look back on those years now that she is older and to write about her experiences then.
“Small Town” is Clara Benin’s latest single before the release of her first studio album in eight years. The singer-songwriter states that the upcoming record showcases her growth as an artist whose work exhibits both vulnerability and versatility.
Clara Benin’s “small town” is out now on all digital music platforms via OFFMUTE.
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