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.
Today I had lunch with a friend I hadn’t seen for a while, in a neighborhood where I once lived. The neighborhood restaurant, where we met, was one we both knew for its for reliable burgers and salads. But perhaps … Continue reading
I’m reading as I write. At least a few pages every day. Incredible books that inspire or discourage, but ultimately fill me with the desire to be one of them. A person who is able to write a book. I’ve … 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).