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.
Walking on Saint Nicolas towards the bank on 125th Street this morning. I hear a man say, under his breath, “I’m sick of this gentrification shit!” This is obviously directed at me, and it makes me feel terrible. I want … Continue reading
Sitting here with the Taylor in my lap. Just played Whole Heart and Snow Come Down. Was thinking also about the song Through the Cracks, but can’t remember it well enough to play. My songs are so tied to 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).