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.
Listening to “Time Machine” with Paul’s new electric guitar part. We’ll edit it on Wednesday. Maybe add another guitar. I love what the electric adds. The way the first chord comes in. This is the song I wrote while trying … Continue reading
Home again, I put on my boots to shovel the melting ice from the porch steps. The winter quiet and white light make me feel peaceful now, a contrast to the claustrophobia I was feeling a week ago. Stayed away … 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).