Laura Meets Musicians

Enjoy my favorite picks released in December 2022, in chronological order! "HANDPICKED" - Robin Winther - Stockolm, Sweden (EP released on December 2nd) Robin Winther is a Stockholm-based producer that is now writing and performing his own country music. A trip to Nashville in 2019 inspired him to take this step into the country music community. Classic country artists are his main inspirations, combined with his love for the northern woods and the countryside of Sweden. Previously, he has produced music for television, other artists and some of Sweden’s most viewed Youtube videos. He also has a background as a guitarist and lead singer in multiple bands. About his second EP, Robin shares: "Handpicked features five country covers of some of my all time favorites and it mirrors what I like to listen to and sound like at the moment. It’s been great fun to do my own take on these masterpieces and I really hope you enjoy these songs as much as I do!". Instag

Connor Morrison Connor Morrison is a piano rocker that lives to entertain. With roots in jazz, rock, and folk, he has been tickling ivories and singing his heart out  for years, most recently as half of the folk-rock duo The Meanderings. During this time, he co-wrote and released 3 full length albums, a number of singles, as well as toured the United States. Now located in the Bay Area, he is bringing his piano-indie-rock flavor to all those who desire to clap, bob, stomp, laugh, and sing along.  Connor is kicking off a solo chapter with his single, "The Duchess" - the first off his new EP due in early 2023. "The Duchess" is about the balance between the desire to break from the monotony of everyday life, and the security of comfort. The catch 22 we’ve all experienced - knowing you don’t want to leave but also not wanting to stay. The contradictory lyrics juxtapose against the backdrop of upbeat rock, further compel the listener to ponder all of life’s intricacies

Scott Krokoff With a rich sound drawn primarily from his love of 60s and 70s music, New Yorker Scott Krokoff (pron: Crow-Cough) weaves elements of folk rock & country pop into confessional and compelling Americana. He is an evocative and introspective songwriter with a style that is reminiscent of Tom Petty and James Taylor and a voice that sounds like a mix of Jackson Browne and Steve Winwood. Scott has opened for Elle King, and in addition to being a regular performer in the NYC scene he has also performed live throughout Europe. Scott is a prolific writer and is known for crafting "graceful tales of morality and perseverance" (The Vinyl District) with relatable themes and "melodies that’ll have you humming for days" (Nooga). To date, Scott has released 3 albums and several singles, including four singles with over 100,000 streams on Spotify.  PopWrapped calls Scott "an artist to watch" and Music Crowns calls one of Scott’s latest releases – 2022’s