A DAY IN THE LIFE: LIANG LAWRENCE

WORDS MAISIE JANE DANIELS - SPECIAL THANKS KARTEL MUSIC GROUP

Have you ever written a letter to express your thoughts, sending it out into the universe as a way to move on? It took me a long time to embrace this practice, but it's one of the best things you can do for your mind, body, and soul. For singer-songwriter Liang Lawrence, her latest EP, released today, 'What’s Dead and Gone,' is exactly that- a heartfelt letter to herself and to us all.

In 'What’s Dead and Gone,' Liang takes us on a melodic journey of healing and letting go of self-destructive behaviours. This EP reassures anyone grappling with similar toxic habits that healing and moving forward in a healthy way is possible. As Liang explains, "All of these songs were written in real-time during these situations and realisations. Looking back on the project now, I find it quite healing, as all of the songs are incredibly vulnerable. They are probably the most honest songs I’ve put out so far, and I want the project to serve as a memorial to those memories, ideals, and habits that I once desperately clung to for comfort."

Join Liang on a day in her life as she shares snippets from her time on the road and offers intimate insights into her EP, all ahead of her highly anticipated headline show at London's Omeara this September 12th. Get tickets HERE.

F Word: If you had to assign a temperature, a colour and a taste to this EP, what would they be?

Liang Lawrence: The EP (out today) is definitely a cold one I feel. I’ve named it “What’s Dead and Gone” because I really wanted the habits, people, and ideas that the songs were written about, for myself mostly, to be left behind. They’re situations and stories that I don’t see fitting in my life anymore. When shooting the cover art I wanted the coldness of that feeling to be shown in the cover art and I think blues and greys come to mind. I can imagine it being like a cool minty flavour but specifically when you’re chewing a piece of gum and you drink ice cold water.

FW: What are you hoping people will take from this EP?

LL: I think I’ve spent a lot of time engaging in pretty unhealthy and self-destructive habits in attempt to feel a sense of control and this EP was me letting go of those habits and instead leaning into my writing and music. So I hope that listening to this project provides some sort of solace or a place of understanding for anyone who’s doesn’t feel like they have any idea what they’re doing and can be assuring in that sitting with those feelings isn’t always a bad thing.

FW: If you had to choose one component for a great EP, what would it be?

LL: I am a big fan of just an overall narrative or story or message. I love when you fall in love with the sonics and then there’s even more to love in really listening to the lyrics and trying to understand the artist’s story/idea.

FW: Go-to lunch on a studio/writing day?

LL: I’m a big snacker on studio/writing days. I love all the fruit and biscuits and those weird corn nib things.

FW: Fuck, marry, kill: album, EP, single?

LL: Fuck EP, marry album, kill single

FW: If you had to choose a new career completely outside of anything having to do with music, what would it be?

LL: I would for sure be a zoologist/marine biologist/wildlife welfare person.

FW: What’s bringing the most joy to your days lately?

LL: I’ve been on the road for a lot of this year, having loads of fun and been feeling a bit all over the place so that’s been really inspiring and exciting. Recently, I’ve also been able to get back to writing again and I always forget how much I love it. It always reminds me of why I love music and making music so much.