Lori Carson is a critically acclaimed singer-songwriter and author whose music has earned praise from NPR, WNYC, and critics worldwide. This archive brings together her personal blog entries from this period — intimate reflections on music, creativity, daily life, and the inner world of an artist. Carson writes with the same directness and emotional honesty that defines her music: spare, lyrical, and deeply felt. Browse the posts below to follow her thoughts and experiences during this time.
In New Orleans, I got to work with the Warren Easton teen gospel choir as part of a Pricewaterhouse community project (Thanks kids and Ms. Rob!). PwC wanted to create a short film and song to celebrate their renovation of … Continue reading
Once again, I’m on the Jitney. This time heading west. I’ve got a session with Paul today to edit and remix the song written for Spring’s PwC New Orleans project. I spent the weekend writing and recording an alternate beginning … Continue reading
“And everything is sacred here, And nothing is as sacred as I want it to be.” — From Central Reservation by Beth Orton “Central Reservation” makes me think of last summer, pool-house doors open to the yard. The song itself … Continue reading
Lori Carson's blog has always been an extension of her artistic practice — a place where songs begin, where ideas are tested, and where the boundary between music and writing dissolves. Each entry offers a glimpse into the creative life of one of independent music's most distinctive voices. Her albums include Shelter, Where It Goes, Everything I Touch Runs Wild, and Another Year. Her debut novel, The Original 1982, was published by William Morrow (HarperCollins).