Sunday Lane

After featuring fellow LA resident TRACE as our song of the week on Monday this young lady shortly pronounced herself to us and boy is her debut wonderful..

Her new release “Adderall” is as clever as it is completely moving. Beautifully written and probably up there with one of my favourite new dreamy pop discoveries so far this year. Definitely go and check this lady out.. - Secret Scout

If there’s anything in the world that I need during these Pittsburgh winters, it’s a little bit of sunshine. Apparently the girl to bring it on is Sunday Lane. From her press release:

Sunday Lane is not your typical singer/songwriter who left Middle America for the City of Angels. A classically trained pianist, she writes articulate lyrics about social injustices in our society, young love, and growing up. Her soulful approach to songwriting expresses the depth of her musicianship.

“I am most in my element when my hands are on the keys,” says the 20-year-old Tulsa native. After receiving tons of critical acclaim in her home state, Sunday Lane decided to pursue the only career path that made sense… music. She is currently attending the Musicians Institute in Hollywood. Sunday has been playing some of the most sought after venues in Los Angeles and winning over new fans nationwide.

Her debut EP, Bring Me Sunshine, displays her ability to write relatable songs with idiosyncratic phrases. With a new music video for her song “Won’t Go Back Down” and her EP available on iTunes, sunshine is definitely in Sunday Lane’s future.

Apparently, her first big hit, “Won’t Go Back Down” is making some serious waves, and I can see why, but “Lack of Color” is the one that catches my ear every time. I’ve had the EP on repeat for a coupled of days now and I’ve gotta say that it’s my fave thus far. Also awesome is “Reckless One”, with an opening piano line that could easily be mistaken for early Tori Amos. She’s got that sweet, yet gravelly voice of perfection and she’s utter confidence on the keys. You might as well just start memorizing the lyrics now, because I’m sure the radio stations are going to be playing her to death soon enough. Check her out for yourself! - That Girl With A Blog

The city with limitless talent, never ceases to amaze local music enthusiasts. Sunday Lane is one of those extraordinary artists. Entering this city with formidable ambition and passion, she has begun to inspire all listeners and fellow musicians. This young talent’s musical dexterity is not to be underestimated. With her illustrious piano flair and unique lyrics she is undoubtedly drawing attention to her free spirited songs. This virtuoso is bursting at the seams with bold, idiosyncratic musicianship.



Having an uncommon start, Sunday Lane began as a classically trained pianist. Within each track you can hear that she still stays true to her love for the alluring, soothing sounds of the piano. For this artist her talents do not stop at her impeccable piano artistry, but continue to her commendable vocals and empathizing lyrics, not to mention her whimsical charm. With songs such as “Wont Go Back Down” and “Reckless One” listeners are reminded that there is still hope after frustrations and heartbreak. Here is an artist who is reaching out to show fans that they are not alone. Sunday Lane’s music shows that no matter what happens in life you need to keep believing in love and learn to find the happiness within each day.

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With her hard work and dedication, success is at the front door of local talent Sunday Lane. As she climbs the ladder of music her venues grow larger and larger. Sunday Lane played at the 2011 Coachella and well known venues all over Los Angeles. Her star may be new but it is sure to be shining brighter with each passing year. For more music from Sunday Lane please visit www.sundaylane.com/ and to download her newest album “Bring Me Sunshine” feel free to go to iTunes.



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“I’ll get my heart broke, but someday I’ll find love,” Sunday Lane sings on “Reckless One”, the closing track on her independently released EP, Bring Me Sunshine. The 6 song EP showcases this dynamic and soulful singer/songwriter’s ability to write music that haunts the listener and allows them to relate to the artists’ vulnerability through her poignant lyrics and attractive melodies. A classically trained pianist, the 20-something hails from Tulsa, OK and currently attends the Musicians Institute in Hollywood. Sunday has been playing in venues all around the LA area and continues to grow her fan base at a rapid speed through her grassroots marketing on the road.

With a sound reminiscent of Sara Bareilles, Colbie Caillat and Ingrid Michaelson, Sunday’s voice has a distinct hoarseness which sets her apart and exposes her unadulterated personality. Sunday takes her lyrics to a deeper level in “Heavy Heart, Heavy Hand” where she sings about social injustice. Although the track feels a little darker than the others on the album, it shows that Sunday is a serious musician with a message she believes in and feels compelled to share.

Sunday had me hooked on her first line of the album; “Maybe I’m just unsettled, but I’m tired of living out of my suitcase” in the song “How Long it Takes.” While I can directly relate to this lyric as I have spent the past two years traveling, fellow 20-somethings can relate to the feeling of trying to find themselves and figuring out where they belong. Whether it be a recent college grad moving back home, a career change, or a relationship blunder, anyone feeling disconcerted can connect. Overall, Sunday delivers in bringing sunshine to audiences with her first album and leaves us all in hopes for more from the bright young artist. - Pynk Lipstick Magazine

Sunday Lane’s cheery, playful piano-pop is easy to enjoy. While not as idiosyncratic as Regina Spektor, Lane has a easy confidence that could easily place her in the conversation with charmers like Spektor, Ingrid Michaelson and Lenka. Her mid-range voice is expressive without being overdramatic, which allows songs like “A Little Hope” and “Lack of Color” to take a step back from the early-2000s maudlin that Vanessa Carlton and Michelle Branch mired the decade’s female singer/songwriters in. It’s a similar sound, but it doesn’t cloy.
The EP’s title “Bring Me Sunshine” comes from aforementioned standout “Lack of Color,” which has solid melodies and a nice counterpoint to bring the track home. “Reckless One” features the next most memorable tune, as well as a string section that will almost certainly divide audiences on the “love it/hate it” axis.
Bring Me Sunshine is a solid EP that toes the edge of overdramatic. Fans of the aforementioned female singer/songwriters will find much to love here. There’s no clear indicator of where she’s headed from this EP, but she’s worth tracking to find out. - Independent Clauses

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Sunday Lane is not your typical singer/songwriter who left Middle America for the City of Angels. A classically trained pianist, she writes articulate lyrics about social injustices in our society, young love, and growing up. Her soulful approach to songwriting expresses the depth of her musicianship.

“I am most in my element when my hands are on the keys,” says the 20-year-old Tulsa native. After receiving tons of critical acclaim in her home state, Sunday Lane decided to pursue the only career path that made sense… music. She is currently attending the Musicians Institute in Hollywood. Sunday has been playing some of the most sought after venues in Los Angeles and winning over new fans nationwide.

Her debut EP, Bring Me Sunshine, displays her ability to write relatable songs with idiosyncratic phrases. With a new music video for her song “Won’t Go Back Down” and her EP available of iTunes, sunshine is definitely in Sunday Lane’s future. - Kick Kick Snare

Sunday Lane is not your usual singer/songwriter. The twenty year-old Tulsa native left middle America for none other than the big city of Los Angeles to pursue the only career path that made sense, music.
In the music industry, being highly skilled in more than one aspect can be really beneficial, yet Sunday Lane outshines some of the best acts with her three charming talents. As a classically trained pianist, she can take simple notes and turn them into the most beautiful sounds, creating musically, a strong solid base for her lyrics. Her lyrics, soulful and refreshing, are also relatable describing her experiences growing up but also showing the social injustices within our society. To top it off, Sunday Lane has the perfect vocal chords allowing a strong but soothing voice to accompany her words.
Her Debut EP Bring Me Sunshine, available on iTunes is a perfect example of her talents, and portrays them well. By currently attending the Musicians Institute in Hollywood, she has been performing in some of the most sought after venues in Los Angeles. With a strong fan base back at home, these new opportunities have given her a chance to spread her music to the world and connect with fans nationwide. It’s clear this is only the beginning for Sunday Lane, but already her future is looking bright. - The Sound Alarm

I didn’t stand a chance.

With a name like Sunday Lane, vocals like Ellie Goulding, a slight resemblance to my all-time celebrity crush, Taylor Swift, and music that seems like it was written watching my life, yeah, I didn’t stand a chance. Of course, I was going to fall for Sunday Lane and her music.

Sunday is originally from Tulsa but she’s moved to LA to pursue a musical career. She is currently attending the Musicians Institute in Hollywood. Having been sent her debut EP, Bring Me Sunshine, I can say there very well may be another star being born in Hollywood.

“You can be careful and I’ll be the reckless one”

I really like Heavy Heart, Heavy Hands but the above lyric is almost exactly the same thing I’ve once said to someone. It’s a little eerie but it’s something I connected with instantly. Thus, it makes it easy to say which song I connected with above all others and want to share with everyone. I’ve decided to feature Reckless One for that reason. It’s a great song with the strings and the classically trained pianist that Sunday is and without my personal sentiments but it’s something to have that connection to the music. Hope you enjoy it as much as I do.

You can follow on Twitter, like on Facebook, and visit her website. Be sure to get Bring Me Sunshine (here’s the iTunes link). Also go check out her Bon Iver/Justin Bieber cover. - 1146 Miles

With an angelic voice similar to Colbie Caillat, Ingrid Michaelson, and Sara Bareilles, sparks a new generation of musical talent from artist Sunday Lane. A classically trained pianist, Sunday writes articulate lyrics about social injustices in our society, young love, and growing up. A student at the Musicians Institute in Hollywood, 20-year-old Tulsa native, Sunday decided to pursue the only career path that made sense…music. Her soulful approach to songwriting expresses the depth of her musicianship, talent, and downright artistic ability.
Having released her debut EP, Bring Me Sunshine, she displays her ability to write relatable songs with idiosyncratic phrases. Lyrics like “I can’t explain how good it feels not to wake up wishing I was somewhere else or with someone else” are explained in her single “Won’t Go Back Down” where she acknowledges her past but puts focus on the future. After receiving tons of critical acclaim in her home state, winning over new fans nationwide, Sunday’s outlook on life could be described as sunny. Below is Sunday’s music video “Won’t Go Back Down”, which can be seen here. Let us know what you think about Sunday, and as always, be sure to support your local music scene. From the staff at Artist Seshions: in love, peace, and good music, we bid you – good day. - Artist Seshions

We were given the chance to take a listen to Sunday Lane, an incredible artist who came up in the city of Tulsa, but left to find her way in the music industry in LA. Her sweet voice, coupled with some incredibly poignantly penned lyrics and skillful piano playing will have you hooked in an instant.
If you listen to nothing else this week? You absolutely must listen to Sunday Lane. And if you find yourself at Coachella tomorrow? Do be sure to check out her performance and come back here to tell us how it was!
Check out what Stace has to say:
Sunday Lane is the kind of artist that music today is missing. When I think of most of today’s mainstream female artists and compare them to Sunday, she blows them out of the water with her talent. A classically trained pianist, she’s also got a voice that is soulfully unique. When listening to an artist, I can usually pick out another act that they sound similar to, or another artist that they remind me of. However, when it comes to Sunday I can’t do that. She is on a level that is all her own.
I cannot stop listening to her music. And better yet? I cannot pick just one or two favorite songs on her debut EP, Bring Me Sunshine, because I love them all. Her one-of-a-kind voice and piano skills aside, Sunday is lyrically brilliant. The lyrics to her songs are relatable and when you hear them, you don’t just hear the lyrics to a song, you hear the heart and soul that she put into them. I instantly became a fan and I’m anxious to see how far Sunday’s music is going to go. Remember the name Sunday Lane, because you’ll be hearing it everywhere in the near future! - 54th & Drift

Singer-songwriter Sunday Lane’s got soul. Invited to play at Coachella this year, there is little to no wondering why, she’s a classically trained pianist with breathy vocals; Sunday is more David Gray than Ellie Goulding. On her debut EP, Bring Me Sunshine, Sunday writes about young love, social justice and growing up gracefully, but her lyrics are more captivating (and kick ass) when she’s singing about rebellion. Tracks on repeat include: “Reckless One” (hopeful in love), “Won’t Go Back Down” (moving past love) and “How Long it Takes” (impatient in love). - The Owl Mag

Last night I was extremely sick with the flu. It literally came straight out of left field-I was perfectly fine all morning. I had a fever of 103, massive body chills etc. etc. In all honesty, I could barely pick my head up to take a sip of water. To top it all off, I was all alone and there is nothing worse then being alone when sick.

As I was lying there in bed, trying to focus on my breathing in order to try and calm down-I just stopped. Subconsciously, without any pre-requisit of even a thought, I mustered up enough strength to roll over and grab my computer. I went straight to my Gmail account and opened up a submission that I recieved and listened to a few days back. I remember thinking how heartfelt and beautiful the song was when I had first listened to it. It’s crazy how my mind subconsciously told me to start playing her music . It’s almost like my body was using a natural fight or flight response and the only way to cure the situation was through music.

Anyway, I opened the email again and went straight to Sunday Lane’s youtube page and let the songs just cycle through. I put my computer back down and reposed back into my pillow, closing my eyes and giving focus back to my breathing yet again. However, this time I let my body be totally overcome by Sunday Lane’s music and simply…just listened.

After listening to just one song my body started to unwind and start to relax-and before you knew it, I was asleep. I honestly could only think of one problem with it, and that was I already had chills from the fever, but was getting chills on top of that after listening to Sunday’s voice.

This goes to show you how powerful music truly is. It connects people, inspires them, moves them and in this case, serves as a type of holistic remedy. Everyone needs to check out Sunday Lane’s music-it’s so beautiful and so powerful that it’s almost impossible that it won’t move you in some way.

Be Grateful,

Christopher - Stop Breathe Listen

Strange looks followed me home on the train as I just couldn't help singing. I am not sure if the looks were for the off key whining noise that constitutes my singing or for the catchy, poetic words of Sunday Lane. Bring Me Sunshine is one of those special albums where upon hitting play, you know you will like the entire thing. This thought was confirmed after three back to back plays.

There is nothing wrong with this classical pianists musical talents. The music is varied, but not so much so that the transition of songs seems out of place and choppy. The melody is smooth, free and heartfelt, a few bars into "Heavy Hand Heavy Heart" and you want to cry. The guitar is crisp and is clearly done be someone with talent. The whole thing feels very well practised and clean, no accidental slip of a finger, no chord struck to hard, perfection. If you like your music performed to unbelievably high standards, this is where you will find it. It is acoustic, but not the rough hill billy sort, with polished piano dominating. The set up is simple and sometimes simplicity yields good results, this is one of those times.

Sunday Lane's voice reminds me a little of a softer Julia Stone (no one shoot me!). It isn't as rough but still holds that raspy-ness that makes it distinctive and makes all that she sings sound very soulful.

My reasoning for liking this album is straight forward- lyrics. There are no light airy fairy songs on this album each one is relevant or makes you think about what is being sung to you in a distinctive, beautiful voice. It is almost as if you are having a good chat with her, just in music form.

"A Little Hope" is a perfect example of relevance. Who hasn't sat around wallowing in self pity and then had that wonderful feeling of knowing exactly what it is that will fix it? The “light bulb” moment has been perfectly encapsulated.

“I got a reason to smile right now?
'Cuz I finally figured out what I gotta do”
Feeling the goodness now?

Next, poetic brilliance. It shines in bright "Won't Go Back Down" with lyrics like-

“Happy days are behind me?
Stranger ones ahead?
And I've never been so scared?
Never been so content”

"Heavy Heart Heavy Hands" deals with a very heavy social problem in a sensitive and understanding manner. It distinguishes itself from other songs about the same topic by not pretending to understand or know how it feels to be in that situation. Sunday Lane merely talks about what is happening and is grateful for what she has had in life. This sort of sensitivity out to be praised loudly.

The final song on the album is perhaps my favourite. "Reckless One" is what I got caught on the train singing, and for good reason. A catchy lyric base topped with a piano and guitar mixed harmony that is free and delightful to any music listeners ears. Most importantly it is relevant to me, and anyone else who has ever been in a relationship I would think-

“You can be careful
And I'll be the reckless one
I'll get my heart broke
But someday I will find love”

Although one may have been on the wrong side of those lyrics on occasion...

Deep lyrics, music that hits all of the notes you expect it to, worth giving a chance and listening to.

Public humiliation not essential.

--Koala - The Ripple Effect

Sunday Lane -- 20-year-old Tulsa singer/songwriter now living in L.A. // Quote: “I am most in my element when my hands are on the keys."// Release: Bring Me Sunshine (EP) // Sounds like: smart, sweet and sincere piano-based pop with great melodies // What we like: the tender hook embedded in "Don't Back Down" (video after the jump)...a beguiling voice that sounds just this side of vulnerable...her "you be careful and I'll be the reckless one" lyric line...the whole sound of "How Long It Takes"...
- Direct Current

It’s time again for us to take a look at someone who’s might breakthrough really soon. This time we’ll take a closer look at Sunday Lane.

I’ve been given the chance to listen to her EP “Bring Me Sunshine” which is available on iTunes.



The standout track is definitely its single “Won’t Bring Me Back Down” which also convinces with a great video.



My other favorite song on the EP is “Reckless One”. The song features a great piano intro and great lyrics. Overall a really beautiful ballad which showcases also Sunday’s vocals.

Sunday Lane’s voice has an interesting sound, reminding me a little of Ellie Goulding mixed with Colbie Caillat without losing its own identification. The 20-year-old singer/songwriter is originally from Tulsa and attends currently the Musicians Institute in Los Angeles which should help her persue a career in the music business. - IwontSTFU

Music Review: Sunday Lane, Bring Me Sunshine
PERMALINK | POSTED BY ARCHPHOENIX ON FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 2011

Sunday Lane is a 20 year old singer-songwriter who recently moved from Tulsa, Oklahoma to Los Angeles to attend the Musicians Institute in Hollywood and pursue her music career. Ms. Lane just released her debut EP, Bring Me Sunshine, on iTunes, where she currently has 41 five-star ratings. Not bad for a rookie debut.

When I first sat down with the album, my first thought was "vocal shades of Ellie Goulding," and that's not a bad thing. The tracks on the EP are all pretty upbeat and folk-poppy. My favorites on the EP are the last two tracks: "Lack of Color" and "Reckless One." A number of her songs feature guitar but "Reckless One" is a piano song and it's gotten stuck in my head--and not in a "I need to stab my ears with an ice pick" kind of way.

All in all, I'd say that if you like Ellie Goulding or Ingrid Michaelson, check out Sunday Lane. This young lady's only going to get better with age I suspect. - Culture Brats

ALBUM REVIEW: Sunday Lane – “Bring Me Sunshine EP”


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Sunday Lane – “Bring Me Sunshine EP” (2010, Independent)

“You can be careful and I’ll be the reckless one,” Sunday Lane sings on “Reckless One,” the closing number on her independently released debut EP Bring Me Sunshine. “I’ll get my heart broke, but someday I’ll find love.” Her vocals, sounding hard and brittle, of broken hearts and love lost, belie the forceful façade she portrays on the outside. It’s a raw, beautiful way to wrap up her recorded introduction to the world.

This EP showcases Lane’s Colbie Caillat meets Ingrid Michaelson sound in a solid way; these are pop songs at their core which shimmer because she smartly imbues the individual songs with flashes of her own individual personality. Her voice has a frequent tremble, a sense of vulnerability which accents these songs of hope, love and the intangible elements of love which we’ve all experienced. “I’ve forgotten how long it takes to make a bad thing good,” she sings on “How Long It Takes.” But I can assure you it won’t take long for this album to dig its way into your head.

This is piano driven pop which manages to rise above the fray, and she’s earned her fans on the road, building a career from the ground up, the way few do anymore in the world of pop music. If the quality of the songs on this EP are a sign of what she’s capable of producing, here’s hoping Sunday Lane gets to make a full album that showcases her songwriting talents to a wider audience.

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Her cover-mashup of “Baby” by Justin Bieber and “Bad Romance” by Lady Gaga is below. I think you’ll agree her voice raises those two songs to a new level, showcasing just how much she can do with just a few twists of a note: - Hear, Hear!

“Won’t Go Back Down” – Sunday Lane
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Finally I have some new music for you after what turned out to be a crazy week. I’m happy to present to you the extremely talented singer-songwriter Sunday Lane. With skillfully written lyrics, her music exhibits a sense of poise and soulfulness. If you like the sounds of Ingrid Michaelson, Jillian Edwards, or Colbie Caillat, definitely check out her music. There’s a decent amount of female pianists in today’s music industry, but Sunday Lane stands out with the soothing tone to her voice that she flaunts at a young age.



Her Bring Me Sunshine EP is rather stunning in quality. On the first listen, I found myself constantly making notes of the what I loved. The lyrics behind “Reckless One” are my favorite and are kind of universal ideas people can relate to. This deepens her music immediately. No longer are we just listening, but we are connecting. “Lack of Color” is another favorite of mine, and the song from which the album title stems. Sunday’s first single “Won’t Go Back Down” is similarly flawless and you can check out the video below! (This song reminds me so much of Ingrid Michaelson which automatically makes it awesome.) - The Hidden Mixed Tape

This bright eyed and bushy tailed Tulsa transplant is playing the Viper Room's acoustic lounge Tuesday, Feb. 22nd. $5 Advanced tickets, or $7 with a cd, are available through sundaylanetickets@gmail.com.

Sunday Lane's debut ep, Bring Me Sunshine, is an ode to just that. The album starts off with the pop drenched diddy "How Long It Takes", but it's apparent from the first lyric that Sunday's voice has integrity: a gentle gruffness reeled in by a nervously sad vibrato. Looks aside, you'd have me hard pressed to deny she sounds like the little sister of Tegan and Sara. I have a feeling that while her single "Won't Go Back Down" will get snapped up for TV usage (you might want to learn how to sing the hook now, to show off your music cred) however, the most striking song of the collection is "Heavy Heart, Heavy Hands". Perhaps I'm a sucker for sad songs but if there was any thoughts of this pop musician going through the motions like so many do, this song puts them to bed. Perfect for this rainy weekend.

-Angelo Lorenzo - The Deli

Originally from Tulsa, OK, Sunday Lane is enjoying the LA sunshine, and currently taking a year off from school….to go to school. Putting her Liberal Arts studies at Pepperdine on hold, she’s looking to satisfy her musical appetite at the Musicians Institute in Los Angeles.



“Yes, my name is actually Sunday,” Sunday says. By the delivery, it’s pretty obvious that she’s been asked that question more than two or three times. “But the funny thing is that I was actually born on a Wednesday! Being the 4th kid, I think my parents ran out of names, and wanted to name me after something that made them happy!” (If that’s the case, I probably should’ve asked about the youngest sibling’s name)

“I didn’t know my voice was okay until I was a bit older and my friends started to tell me how much they liked it,” Sunday tells me. That’s a bit strange for someone who spent their childhood in a home filled with music. “I started piano lessons at the age of 5,” she says, “and my mom is a classical singer.” How about her dad you ask? He’s probably musically inclined too right?

“He likes to think he is…he’s not horrible.”

Bottom line, he probably shouldn’t plan on leaving his job in the oil business for a chance at overnight stardom. (Not to worry, he doesn’t work for BP)

Like most kids starting at such a young age, Sunday “hated piano at first.” It would be easy to decipher why it is that parents are compelled to put their child into piano lessons – hoping for their son or daughter to be the next Norah Jones, Herbie Hancock, Alicia Keys, or Lang Lang. Unfortunately, they’re always surprised when their 7-year-old, hopped up on Mountain Dew, is a little bored during those seemingly endless half hour lessons! But, once Sunday’s teacher showed her how to play a few chords, she fell in love.

“Once I learned how to play chords, I was able to figure out other songs that I liked, and found music to be such an emotional outlet!” Sunday remembers. Soon enough, Sunday was furiously capturing the music running through her mind, and had a couple of original compositions by the age of 15.

Now, Sunday is enjoying her time at the Musicians Institute, as she learns about audio engineering. “I want to be well-rounded,” she explains. By exploring this other field, not only is Sunday learning a useful and highly demanded trade, she’ll also be able to have a bit more control the next time she plans to record some of her own stuff.

Most importantly, through all of this, Sunday tries to “not get frustrated.”

“We have to remember why we still do this!”

Stay tuned to hear more Sunday Lane soon. She’s working on a few projects.

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Kris Bowers - Kris Bowers

Musician Interview: Sunday Lane
Tuesday, December 14th, 2010 at 1:38 am
“You can be careful and I’ll be the reckless one”



Introducing singer/songwriter, Sunday Lane



Bring Me Sunshine is the name of your new EP, what song are you most proud of and why?

“Heavy Heart, Heavy Hands” because it deals with issues that are so much bigger than me. I went to a Christian high school and one of my closest friend’s mother never let her go on mission trips to other countries because she insisted there was enough injustice in their own town. I wrote this song as a wake up call to myself and others to take action for social justice in our own towns and cities.

What are the Pros and Cons of moving from Tulsa to Los Angeles?

The great thing about LA is meeting so many people who have the same passion that I do. It’s encouraging to know I’m not the only one with this crazy dream of having music as a job. However, I have moved from being a fairly sized fish in a reasonably small sea to a tadpole in the ocean. The local support in Tulsa is fantastic, and I definitely still consider Tulsa “home.” There’s just something enticing about LA though. It’s the city of possibilities. And if my mom would move here and keep my laundry in line, I might be willing to negotiate that whole “home” thing

You recently released a music video for your single “Won’t Go Back Down”, are there any funny, behind the scene moments we should know about?

Absolutely. The first shoot began at 5am. I somehow convinced my little sister to come along, insisting that it would be fun. Well, turns out my idea of fun is sitting in front of a fire on the beach with the wind blowing smoke and ashes into our faces. Oh, and did I mention it was also raining? Yeah. We really got in touch with the elements that day.

What sort of things inspire you to write songs?

Well, if something significant happens in my life (fall in love, get my heartbroken, etc.) I can’t help but write about it. I suppose it’s sort of a coping mechanism. But sometimes it’s hard to trace a song to it’s inspiration. I often wake up with a certain phrases in my head that I just know are supposed to be a song. Sometimes a friend will say something insightful and poetic without even realizing it and I’m just like, “Bam! That’s a lyric!” I’m pretty sure “Reckless One” was written verbatim from a mildly dramatic text I sent back in the day. Ha Ha! Oh, to be young.

Who would your dream collaboration be with?

Well, obviously Celine Dion, but I think she’s busy with the twins :) So my 2nd choice would be Bon Iver. “Ain’t it just like the present to be showing up like this?” He’s such a great lyricist, and I love his voice!



What song gets the biggest crowd response?

People seem to get really, really quiet during “Reckless One.” I keep telling myself that’s a good thing. The tears are good too, right?

In the spirit of the season, I have to ask: what is your New Year’s resolution?

Well, since I don’t smoke I suppose I should start and have something to quit next year (kidding, mom). This year, I’d really like to find a homeless shelter to be actively involved with. I have such a heart for homeless people. - Music Goat