Latest News
May 10, 2014 – A beautiful piece of writing by Eileen Drennen: here
October 4, 2013 – Reading at BOOK SOUP in LA! here
INTERVIEW with John Shaefer on WNYC’s Soundcheck. Wednesday, August 28, 2013. 9PM 93.9 FM. Listen: here
New Review! NPR Summer Reads by Ann Powers: here
MSN Review and Interview! here
Review by Gee Henry for Volume 1 Brooklyn! here
Largehearted Boy’s Original 1982 playlist: here
My essay in the Washington Post (I did not write the headline) here:
PODCAST! Virtual Memories- Interview with Gil Roth
The Pen Is Mightier Than the Guitar: An Interview with Lori Carson | PopMatters
Here’s a review from Popmatters (For ANOTHER YEAR): Popmatters/Lori Carson
Another Year is available for sale on this site as well as at Amazon and iTunes, etc.
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Photographs of Lori by Todd Chalfant, 2012
Press and Critical Reception
Lori Carson's work has received widespread critical acclaim throughout her career. Her debut novel The Original 1982 earned praise from NPR, WNYC's Soundcheck, MSN, and numerous literary publications for its spare, lyrical prose. Music critics have consistently highlighted her singular voice and her ability to communicate profound emotion through minimalist arrangements. Her album Another Year was featured in NPR's Summer Reads list, reviewed by Volume 1 Brooklyn, and received extensive coverage across independent music press worldwide. Live performances at venues including Book Soup in Los Angeles have introduced her work to new audiences, while longtime fans continue to follow her personal blog for updates on new projects and her ongoing creative life.