A video showing Clairo in the studio appeared on SZA's Instagram story. The footage increased speculation that the two artists might be working on the same project.
Clairo had made an ambiguous but striking update a few weeks ago about her upcoming fourth studio album. She said the new album carries a sound quite different from her previous works and that she was experiencing a mix of excitement and hesitation during this process.
This development strengthened the expectation that Clairo's new album could be completed soon. The studio footage shared by SZA was interpreted by fans as a sign of a possible collaboration.
Collaboration possibility is being discussed
The association of the two names is not actually new. This pairing had come up two years ago in Clairo fans' discussion forums.
At that time, both SZA and Clairo had shared a similar studio photo on their social media accounts. In the photo, a scene from the series Sex and the City featuring Miranda and Dr. Robert Leeds was visible on a TV in the background.
This detail further fueled fans' speculation about a possible music collaboration. It is even said that Olivia Rodrigo, another artist inspired by the same series, has recently referenced the character Miranda.
It was reported that Clairo has recently been seen not only in the studio but also with other well-known names at a private event. The artist appeared in the same frame as Big Sean at the wedding of her manager Mike Ahern.
No definite release date has been announced for the new album. Nevertheless, SZA's studio post has increased curiosity around the album Clairo is working on.
A joint project by the two artists has not been confirmed. However, for now, one of the most talked-about topics in the music world is whether this studio footage points to a duet or a broader collaboration.