Forest Claudette makes music that moves toward peace. The 23-year-old powers through life’s growing pains with diaristic songwriting, using their take on alternative R&B and pop to find oases in a troubling world. Since the release of their 2022 debut EP, The Year of February, the singer-songwriter has begun to fully embrace their identity, including their Blackness and queerness, while reflecting on their relationships. For Claudette, music has long been a tool for self-discovery. Now, as Claudette continues to settle into who they are, they’re thinking about who else might draw comfort from their songs. “My goal is to keep learning about myself and sharing that with people, and hope that it connects,” they say. Presented by Mixed Feelings. This is a 21+ event.