Teesside-based trans singer-songwriter and producer That Clare has announced the release of her latest single, That Other, a hard-hitting synthwave punk track that challenges what she describes as the "divide and conquer" tactics of politicians and sections of the media.
Due for release on 25 September across major streaming platforms and Bandcamp, the single is the third track to be lifted from Clare's debut album Social Konstrukt, which was released earlier this year.
Blending darkwave electronics, post-punk energy and sharp political commentary, That Other explores the experience of being singled out as part of a marginalised community while urging listeners to remain proud of who they are.
Speaking about the track, Clare said: "It's so obvious what is going on once you're identified as a target group. The divide and conquer tactics of the political class, fuelled by complicit media moguls, stick out like a sore thumb.
"You've got to be true to yourself though, don't apologise. You are enough."
The song's chorus repeatedly affirms that message, with Clare urging those targeted by discrimination and prejudice to stand tall and reject attempts to pit communities against one another.
Musically, That Other combines distorted bass arpeggios, soaring synth leads and an urgent up-tempo beat, drawing inspiration from classic punk and new wave acts while delivering a contemporary political message. Clare describes the track as a reflection on life in 2026 and the growing influence of far-right rhetoric across society.
The single arrives alongside a new music video, featuring contributions from Hexham Pride organiser and photographer Alice Skye and political commentator and activist Mark McGowan, better known as The Artist Taxi Driver. According to Clare, the video highlights the importance of communities coming together in response to attempts to marginalise minority groups.
The artwork for That Other also carries a political message, featuring a street sign for Tufton Street in London, home to several influential think tanks that have played a prominent role in shaping public debate and policy discussions in the UK.
Written, produced and recorded by Clare in her home studio, the track continues the DIY approach that has become central to her work.
Based in Teesside, That Clare is an eclectic trans artist whose music blends acoustic songwriting, synth-driven punk and socially conscious lyricism. Influenced by artists including Laura Jane Grace, Blondie, Patti Smith and Depeche Mode, she has built a reputation for addressing themes such as equality, democracy, social justice and LGBTQ+ rights through her music.
A former participant in the PRS Foundation Residency programme at Tees Music Alliance's Green Room in Stockton, Clare used the experience as a springboard for creating Social Konstrukt, a concept album examining life in the mid-2020s through a mixture of post-punk synths, protest songs and introspective ballads.
The album received praise from Crack Magazine, which described it as "a bracing, vital release that you definitely need in your life".
Alongside her recording career, Clare continues to develop her production and engineering skills through Leeds-based organisation Come Play With Me and music industry initiative the Unheard Academy.
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