Laura Meets Musicians

Maria Lane Have you ever felt that push and pull feeling of longing for intimacy in a relationship, suffocated by the pain of betrayal? Maria Lane explores this emotional complexity with a very delicate touch in her new single "Empty Bed, Empty Sheets", out today.  Releasing on Valentine's Day, the song serves as a poignant contrast to traditional love songs. It’s a reflection on the moments when love is absent where it should be most present. At its core, "Empty Bed, Empty Sheets" is a song for anyone who has ever felt unseen or yearned for closeness that seems just out of reach, offering comfort and catharsis to those navigating the complexities of love and loss. "Empty Bed, Empty Sheets" is a deeply personal indie folk track that pairs poignant lyrics with a haunting arrangement of acoustic guitar and cello, creating an intimate and cinematic soundscape.  Maria's harmonies echo her ethereal vocals and wonderfully convey the ocean imaginery, wit...

Kalden Berg I have a question for you: what day is it today? Say it again, I can't hear you guys in the back! Yes, it's February the 5th, 2025! (If you're reading this post on another date you're missing something lol!) So, can you spot an interesting hint in the title of Kalden Berg's new song "2-5"? Yes, it refers to the release date - both month/day and year - and the coincidences don't end there because Kalden wrote this song the day after his 25th birthday! This is so much fun and I love this kind of easter eggs. But who is Kalden Berg and how all these coincidences are linked to his new single? I'm answering to your questions right away! Kalden Berg is a Singer-Songwriter and Multi-Instrumentalist who comes from the green land and sunny sky of Southern Africa. Kalden writes music that is exciting and emotional with inspiration flooding in from all sides of the world, new and old. Some of Kalden's early inspirations stem from his parents...

Photo credit. Lucy Ridges Many of you may know that discovering hidden talents and inspired songwriters is the thing I enjoy the most. When I first met Man at Sea (moniker of David Hewson) exactly one year ago, he was just at the beginning of his journey but it was clear to me how much talent he still had to unveil to the world. David bravely moved from musical/drama theatre to solo songwriting with the aim to pursue his real passion: creating immersive piano music experiences. After a resurgent desire to make songwriting his career, 2024 has seen the release of three brand new acclaimed singles, culminating in his second full professional EP, "In The Light Of A Dying Star" . I had the opportunity to interview him for the release of "Love & Anxiety" in 2023 (you can read it here ) and I'm delighted to introduce now his new 5 songs EP, released last week. In a music panorama where thousands of songs are released every day, most of which very similar to each ...

Mrfy's Law Hailing from Orange County, California, singer and multi-instrumentalist Mrfy's Law (pronounced "Murphy's Law") is an all-round artist. She is not only a talented songwriter, but also a model, musical dancer and actress. Her multifaceted skills allow her full versatility and a very diversified type of voice that have become her signature features. Mrfy's art also includes influences from her Filipino-American heritage, making the Californian songwriter a distinctive and original figure in the indie music scene. With roots deeply embedded in jazz, pop-funk, neo-soul and R&B, her sound is a vibrant blend of genres that resonates with authenticity and passion. Drawing influences from artists like Hiatus Kaiyote, Cleo Sol, Erykah Badu and Daniel Caesar, Mrfy aims to deeply connect with listeners with her introspective lyrics and harmonious melodies.  Mrfy's Law releases her debut album "Sonic Seven" today, a chill and feel-good soun...

Petra Jasmiina (Photo credit: Victor V. Gurbo) The fabled novel "Secret Garden" was one of my favorite books when I was a kid but forget about it, Petra Jasmiina's newest release of the same name has nothing to do with childish memories and sunny gardens!  Get ready to enter a much darker place with her audio-visual storyscape opening a gateway to a hidden garden - a secret oasis filled with lush greens, peculiar creatures and alluring flowers, each more beautiful than the last. But in this garden no bloom or petal is quite as it seems - something dark grows here, as well... "The gate is wide open... walk in if you dare" "Secret Garden" is a great example of Jasmiina’s artistic signatures:   her knack for escapist storytelling in song and on screen, as well as her niche genre, best described by her collaborators as "fairytale pop". The inspiration for the song came from a friend’s retelling of their art therapy session that evo...

Mara Sol Rising folk/rock singer-songwriter Mara Sol guides the listeners in a brave journey through the complexity of human relationships in her sophomore EP "Permanent Recovery" . The California songwriter is eager to connect with the listeners by touching profound chords in their hearts, with the hope to offer a cathartic outlet for those navigating challenging experiences like those narrated in the EP.  After releasing a number of songs focused on love relationships, Mara Sol felt the need to expand her songwriting. She started to explore who we are as humans through the different relationships in our lives. She says: " In this EP I tell personal stories about friendships, sisterhood, and even relationships with parents. They flow in an unique story of past trauma and the coping process that comes with that. Writing these songs was a healing exercise for me, a recovery journey that I am compelled to share with others. I think sharing stories can help us connect wit...