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.
Saw Bill Maher’s documentary, Religulous this past weekend. It was very good and funny. I was out in the studio attempting to write today, but kept being distracted by my thoughts about it. I’ll start with this: As Bill Maher’s … Continue reading
I’m in NYC at D’s place this morning. Meeting Paul for lunch and will attempt to get him to run with me. He seemed a bit resistant to the idea when I woke him with a phone call this morning, … 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).