If you haven’t had Chloe Star on your radar yet, that’s about to change. With over 101 tattoos (and counting), this queer artist is inked head to toe in stories – and her music’s just as bold. Repping both Native and Persian heritage, Chloe is the kind of genre-smasher the industry’s been crying out for: raw, real, and totally unfiltered.
Her new 5-track EP drops tomorrow (July 11), and packed with punchy lyrics and big middle-finger energy. Basically, it’s what you’d get if you fused grunge, trap, and pop and threw it in a blender with your queer rage and heartbreak.
She’s just wrapped her London Pride set and is now headed stateside, with upcoming shows in San Diego (July 20) and Austin (July 25).
We caught up with Chloe to chat tattoos, tour life, musical rebellion, and her love life in an industry still playing catch-up.
Alright, Chloe. You’ve got over 101 tattoos and counting – tell us about the one that means the most to you?
I have so many tattoos that have a lot of meaning! But, one of my most important tattoos is my street cone that I have on my arm. I got that tattoo in memory of my best friend who passed, we used to steal street cones and paint them.
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We know all about your bio, but give us your chaotic but honest one-liner intro. Who the hell is Chloe Star in 2025?
Chloe Star, the lover girl who wears her heart on her sleeve and lights cigarettes with dynamite.
Being openly queer in the music scene is a flex, but also a fight. What’s one thing you wish more industry heads understood about queer artists?
We are TRUE artists. We are TRUE creatives.
What’s on your tour rider that would make people raise an eyebrow? Be honest. We won’t judge (much).
A pair of Calvin Klein Boxer Briefs
What’s one thing you’d ban from the music industry if you could wave a wand?
Ego!!!!!!!! We need to make it about the ART again.
If you could collaborate with any artist (alive or dead or undead rock legend), who’s getting the call and why?
Janis Joplin! I’ve never seen or heard a more free soul. I couldn’t imagine what creating with her would have been like.
Are you single, dating, or stashing away a secret girlfriend at the moment?
Single! but hopefully stashing away a secret girlfriend soon mmmmhmmmm
You’re about to hit the stage at Pride festivals from London to Houston – what should fans expect?
A good fucking time! New Music! A time to let loose and be yourself and not worry about a single thing!
What’s inspired your new EP?
An era of my life when I was living in my old apartment, 1101. I wrote this project from a place that channelled behaviours I exhibited when I was living there. 1101 was a time of chaos, growth, creation, and cathartic healing.
Finally, what you planning on getting up to after London Pride – where you hitting up?
After London Pride, I’m heading to San Diego Pride for a show with “Lez In Waterland” on July 20th! AND THEN! I am heading to Austin, Texas for a show with “The Afters” on July 25th! I AM BEYOND PUMPED!!
So there you have it, an intro to Chloe Star, check out her new EP – Apt 1101.
Nonchalant x
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