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.
My head is ricocheting thoughts, I have to write again. After walking in the park just now, on this beautiful day. Still cold, but not as cold, bright sun illuminating the trees, like Edward Hopper’s paintings, and I felt my … Continue reading
Yesterday, it felt like spring. Today the wind is blowing so hard, it’s preventing the busy steam radiators from doing much good. It’s been a harsh winter. No snow this week, but next week, I believe another storm is predicted. … 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).