Claire Porter Releases New Acoustic Single “Yellow Spider”
Claire Porter has just released a brand new acoustic single titled “Yellow Spider”, an intimate Joni Mitchell-inspired tune and the first song off of her forthcoming solo EP, Precious Memories.
Double-nominated at the 2026 ECMAs for Jazz and Fusion, and 2024 MusicNL Alternative Artist of the Year, Claire Porter is an onstage force. Montreal-honed and Newfoundland-rooted, Clair pairs dry wit with exacting musicianship, delivering fearless, genre-bending performances that are incisive, intimate, and impossible to ignore.
Claire is gearing up for a performance at the East Coast Music Awards in Sydney, Nova Scotia on May 23, where she is nominated for two awards: Jazz Release of the Year and Fusion Release of the Year for her album, Time Alone.
Review
“Yellow Spider” is the kind of song that quietly wraps itself around you. Built on delicate acoustic instrumentation and an intimate vocal performance, the track feels deeply personal without becoming overly heavy-handed.
The lyrics feel conversational and honest, balancing humour with real vulnerability. Lines like “My roof here is leaking / My heart is just sinking” hit with a quiet emotional weight, while the repeated request to “build a new home for me” carries deeper meaning beneath its simple wording. Instead of dwelling in sadness, Porter finds an unexpected sense of comfort and connection in the tiny spider beside her.
What makes “Yellow Spider” so compelling is its balance of whimsy and sincerity. The imagery of the spider’s “pale yellow” dress and carefully woven web gives the song a meditative quality, while the understated acoustic arrangement keeps the storytelling front and center. Porter avoids overproduction, delivering a beautifully simple folk song that feels comforting, human, and genuine.
Upcoming Show:
May 23 – ECMA Showcase, Breton Crafthouse – Sydney, Cape Breton