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54 Ultra releases Clairo collaboration “Honeymoon”

Claire Cottrill, known as Clairo, wrote and produced the single alongside Paul Cherry, Eddie Burns and William Corduroy.

By Priya Ramanathan

Analog recording equipment and a keyboard in a music studio
Photo: Stereogum

54 Ultra has released “Honeymoon,” a new single with writing and production credits for Claire Cottrill, known as Clairo, alongside Paul Cherry, Eddie Burns and William Corduroy. The song follows his debut EP, First Works, which arrived in 2025.

The New Jersey singer, songwriter and producer, whose name is JohnAnthony Rodriguez, said the track took shape at New York City’s Electric Lady Studios. He cited the smoky pop sound of the late ’70s as an inspiration.

Rodriguez said he recorded directly to analog tape, relying largely on vintage instruments and equipment. He also bought a Yamaha CP70 specifically for the recording to achieve the sound he wanted, describing the song as a move in a new direction that retained familiar elements.

His tour itinerary includes Dusk Music Festival in Tucson and Camp Flog Gnaw in Los Angeles, followed by stops in Madrid, Barcelona, London, Amsterdam and Paris. Australian dates include Sydney, Brisbane, Fremantle and Melbourne.

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