ifitbeyourwill S04E14 • Lea Thomas

Join us for an engaging conversation with Lea Thomas, a talented musician with a rich catalog spanning over a decade. Lea's musical journey began in her artistically vibrant family, where she first fell in love with the piano and guitar. She fondly recalls writing her first song, inspired by Alicia Keys, and shares the unique challenges she faced exploring her musical interests in a place where her preferred genres were not mainstream. Discover how setting up a home recording studio became a pivotal moment in her independent artistic development, allowing her to experiment and refine her sound.

As we explore Lea's transformative songwriting journey, she reveals how living in the city inspired a purpose-driven approach to her music, emphasizing a connection with nature as a source of healing and stability. Lea discusses the evolution of her music over the past decade, highlighting a shift from external influences to a more authentic expression of self. Her latest album, released in September, stands as a personal letter to the world, capturing her growth in confidence and communication, and showcasing the beauty of embracing individuality in artistic expression.

Lea also takes us on a journey through her process of creating vulnerable musical landscapes. She reflects on the evolution of her confidence and how setting energetic boundaries has transformed her approach to performing, turning music into an offering rather than a forced experience. Recorded in a serene, isolated environment, her latest album carries a minimal and introspective sound, influenced by the tranquility of its surroundings. Finally, Lea shares the joy of finally sharing this work, along with the poetic expressions of love and happiness that permeate her music, capturing the essence of emotional connections and the beauty of living in love.

 

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Genres: Indie Rock. Slowcore, Folk rock, Ambient, Liminal, Cinematic, Shoegaze

RIYL: Phil Elvrum/Mount Eerie, Low, Mark Hollis, Beth Gibbons, Grouper, Stars of the Lid, Mazzy Star, Yo La Tengo, Jessica Pratt

What i love about her music are the textures - Bob Boilen, NPR Music

a gentle, naturalistic space guided by expansive soundscapes and lush instrumentation - Under the Radar

At once subtle and yet powerful, understated yet grand and expansive, ‘The Gift’ is a haunting song that remains with you after listening. - Americana-UK

A dynamic reflection on themes of transformation, belonging, and self-discovery - American Songwriter on "Mirrors To The Sun"

"evok[es] the transportive, transcendent powers of nature" - Various Small Flames