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.
Rain is pouring down this Friday morning on the lovely block full of brownstones, just east of Frederick Douglass Blvd, where I live with three cats and a dog. Although, it seems to be slowing down now. I should take … Continue reading
Doe’s illness determines my days. Some days she’s feeling well enough to go to the dog run. I’ve started taking her to the one on 81 street by the Museum of Natural History. (She’s gotten sick a lot after leaving … 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).