Claire Rousay, born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, is an experimental musician. Her musical journey began at age three with piano lessons from her mother. Rousay's early interest in percussion led her to play drums during church events before she distanced herself from Christianity and dropped out of high school at 15. Her music has been characterized by the use of field recordings to create musique concrète pieces, often described as experimental and "emo ambient." In 2017, Rousay released the album Blip, followed by notable releases such as Divide (2018), Aerophobia (2019), and A Heavenly Touch (2020). In 2023, Rousay signed with Thrill Jockey and released Sentiment in 2024, followed by A Collective Offering (2025) and A Little Death (2025).