Audio Archive by Cue the Record

When Cleo Sol released her second studio album Mother in 2021, the album arrived like a warm embrace—a deeply personal reflection on love, growth, and surrender. Known for her ethereal voice and work with the British collective SAULT, Cleo stepped into her own light with Mother, crafting a soulful, meditative record that feels both grounded and spiritual. It’s an album that doesn’t just play—it breathes, guiding listeners through themes of healing, faith, forgiveness, and self-discovery.

In this episode, you’ll hear highlights from our May 2026 listening session on Cleo Sol’s Mother, hosted by Cue the Record co-host Trav and photographer and writer Alexandra. Together, they connect their personal experience as parents and partners to the album and share its background. From lesser-known stories behind its production to Cleo Sol’s inspirations, you’re sure to walk away from this episode hearing Mother in a brand new light. 

Try listening to the album in tandem with this episode, it makes a great companion piece! For more insight into this album, check out Alexandra’s piece on the Cue the Record journal.

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Production Credits: Mustafa Ali-Smith, Vanessa Handy

Since 2024, Cue the Record, the NYC-based collective, non-profit, and community, has united people over a shared love of music through immersive experiences. Now, you can experience our signature high-fidelity listening sessions on-demand, through “Audio Archive,” the Cue the Record podcast.

In each episode, you’ll hear in-depth album analysis from our listening sessions: lyric breakdowns, cultural deep dives, sampling techniques, and audience discussion. Plus, the best moments from the album play through and more!

Experience music in a new way with us.

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For more info, visit cuetherecord.org and follow us on Instagram @cuetherecord. Want to be the first to know about our upcoming events? Sign up for our newsletter here.

Subscribe to Audio Archive on Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Production Credits: Mustafa Ali-Smith, Vanessa Handy