This was such a special conversation, and went differently than any prior episode - hence the "Part 1" shown here.  We'll have Lia back for a dive in to her personal journey and inspirations, but this one started in the asbstract and Lia, Galen and I decided to stay there.

We played Lia's brand new (released yesterday) track "I'm Still Here" and she was brave and vulnerable sharing the full backstory which included reunion, empathy, and support, but then transitioned to manipulation, hurtfulness and the need for boundaries.  So we continued exploring concepts together and touched on healing modalities, especially through music, connecting with others memories, and balancing the freedom of making mistakes with the polish of a finished piece of art.  What an incredible convo!

So here is the original copy we developed for this episode, and be on the lookout for Part 2 with Lia where we'll get the full story and dive in to her story...

We fell for the music of Lia Menaker during the prep leading up to Musikfest this year.  We could not wait to catch her set (even cutting our Daily Livestream that day short to make sure I could get there in time to see a good bit of the back half), and her performance did not disappoint.

For the feelers, the seekers, and the sonically curious, Lia Menaker’s "noirtronica" music is where soulful pop meets moody elegance and emotional grit. Her voice—rich with raw emotion and echoes of soulful greats like Billie Holiday and Amy Winehouse—cuts through with a modern pop and R&B edge. It’s this balance, along with playful vocal loops and sonic experimentation, that continues to fascinate and guide her songwriting and producing. 

Be sure to check out this very special musician and join us for this chat!

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Thank you to Carver Commodore, argonaut&wasp, and Blair Crimmins for allowing us to use their music in the show open and close. It makes everything sound so much better!

Let’s catch a live show together soon!

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