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.
The attic is full of papers and photographs mostly. Some boxes of old clothes and shoes. A few computer carcasses. I went up there looking for a dress I remembered (wasn’t there), then recalled I’d promised Alison to look for … Continue reading
Thinking a lot about the new website we’re making to present my film music work. I’ve been looking at scenes from Blue Car, Crazy/beautiful, and Broken Vessels. Listening to new songs. Thinking about how to present new songs on the … 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).