131: Lera Lynn

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On Episode 131, I'm joined by singer-songwriter Lera Lynn, who at the end of the week (Friday, Oct 23), is releasing her excellent new full-length, On My Own. As the title alludes, On My Own is just that. It's a singular vision with Lynn doing all of the writing, playing, singing, arranging, engineering, production, and more all on her own. That solo process is very much the guiding light and force for the 10-track album. There's a magic and tone set by Lynn not only experimenting with new instruments and song structures but by also learning the various aspects of recording an album that often is taken for granted by the average listener. Still, Lynn is as steady as ever blending bold statements, intimate whispers, and the innate anxieties that come with the human condition. At every turn, Lynn's sonically adventurous with drum machine rhythms, sprinkles of dark-toned electric guitar, smoky harmony textures, and Lynn's own rich and velvety crystalline vocals. Songs like the opening "Are You Listening," the smoldering "Dark Horse," and the album highlight "Let Me Tell You Something" find Lynn at her best and confidently progressive.
During this interview, we talk about the creative process and songs of On My Own, what spurred on the direction of the album, investing hours of learning and perfecting proper recording techniques, taking up painting, and the current climate of the music industry.
This episode's presenting partner is Desert Door Texas Sotol. In addition, this episode is sponsored by WYLD Gallery and The Blue Light Live.
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