It’s no question the past four years have drastically changed our lives, and alt-country staple Lydia Loveless is no exception. Last Friday (9\/25) marked the release of Loveless’ first album in 4 years, titled Daughter<\/em>. The making of the record coincided with the parting from longstanding label Bloodshot Records, the divorce from her bassist, and a big move to North Carolina from her hometown of Columbus, Ohio. Created in a more independent mental and physical state, Daughter<\/em> grapples with the lack of familial feelings, divorce, disconnection, and death. These transformations allowed Loveless to hone her lyrical honestly and a dive into an expansion of her pop sonic palette. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Last week Loveless played Daughter<\/em> in its entirety with her band for the first time. You can catch her via NoonChorus again this week on Thursday 10\/8 performing a career-spanning solo set that showcases all sides of Lydia Loveless. We chatted with Loveless about changes in the music industry, starting her own label, and why you shouldn’t physically exfoliate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

AF: How do you feel now that your new album is out in the world?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

LL:<\/strong> Relieved and excited!   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

AF: <\/strong>Did being further away from your band and not playing live recently affect the writing and recording process of <\/strong><\/em>Daughter<\/strong>?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

LL:<\/strong> I think so, yes. It caused me to be more focused on different instrumentation to be alone while I was writing the record. I could hear drums, keys and atmospheres in ways I normally wouldn\u2019t.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

AF: What made you decide to start your own label? Will you be releasing other artists, too? <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

LL:<\/strong> It felt like a good time to believe in myself. I don\u2019t think I am anywhere near being able to sign anyone, but eventually I would love to. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

AF: What are some of the biggest changes in the music industry that you\u2019ve seen over the span of your career? <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

LL:<\/strong> More acceptance and respect for young songwriters, in a lot of ways. Genre-bending becoming much more acceptable. My age group and younger taking the reins to make weird things more acceptable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

AF: Are there any genres, sounds, or musical ideas you haven\u2019t explored yet that you would like to in the future? <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

LL:<\/strong> Yes, I always want to try something new. Probably not jazz. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

AF: What is something you’ve done and\/or learned in the past six months that has surprised you?  <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

LL:<\/strong> Watched a lot of TV. Played more piano. Not completely broken under severe stress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

AF: If you could give your younger self advice now, what would it be? <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

LL:<\/strong> Don\u2019t physically exfoliate – it causes your pores damage. Use a chemical exfoliator. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

AF: What are your plans for the rest of 2020 and beyond?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

LL:<\/strong> Stay alive, write music, kick some bad habits. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

RSVP HERE<\/a> for Lydia Loveless via NoonChorus Thursday 10\/8. 9:30pm ET, $10<\/p>\n\n\n\n