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.
Went for a run yesterday for the first time in months. I’ve put on ten pounds, while writing my book. It was a challenge to lug that weight around the park drive. Almost as difficult as when I first started … Continue reading
Up at six again this morning. Opened my eyes, still in an anxiety dream I couldn’t quite remember, exhausted already. Paul and I are working on a couple of jobs for DW. Wednesday, got a panicked email from him. He’s … 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).