Cat & Calmell have never been afraid to reinvent themselves, and their latest release proves they’re still one of Australia’s most exciting pop acts, as they are fresh from supporting major international stars including Camila Cabello and Reneé Rapp, the Sydney duo have put their own spin on Zedd’s iconic hit Clarity, transforming the EDM classic into a glittering hyper-pop anthem packed with nostalgia and attitude.
For many artists, covering a song as beloved as Clarity would be a risky move. The original remains one of the defining pop-dance tracks of the 2010s, but Cat & Calmell approach it from a completely different angle. Rather than simply recreating the song, they inject it with the chaotic, playful energy that has become their trademark, blending hyper-pop textures with the emotional core that made the original resonate with so many listeners.
Growing up on the electronic-pop sounds of the 2000s, Cat & Calmell have built a career on taking familiar influences and reshaping them into something uniquely their own. Their version of Clarity leans heavily into that nostalgic DNA while still sounding unmistakably modern. As the duo explain, they love paying homage to the music that inspired them as young girls dreaming of becoming pop stars.
“Whether that’s more pop-leaning or electronic, we love to sprinkle little influences from our childhood as an homage to those little girls who dreamt of being pop stars,” explain Cat & Calmell.
Since breaking through with tracks like dumbshit and Dramatic, Cat & Calmell have evolved from promising newcomers into genuine tastemakers within Australia’s pop scene. Their 2023 mini-album How Do You Feel? explored themes of growing up, healing and self-discovery, showcasing a more vulnerable and emotionally layered side of the duo.
That emotional depth remains present here, even beneath the track’s glossy production and dancefloor-ready energy. While Clarity arrives wrapped in sparkling synths and high-octane pop hooks, the song’s themes of confusion, connection and emotional honesty still shine through. Cat & Calmell’s Clarity does exactly that, taking a modern classic and giving it a fresh coat of glitter, chaos and hyper-pop magic. It’s familiar enough to spark nostalgia, but bold enough to feel entirely new.
