
We sat down with Lucy Frost on the release of her new single 'To Pieces' to find out a little bit more about what makes her unique sound. Be sure to check out the single at the bottom and follow her on socials!
Thank you for sitting down and talking to FLEX, can you tell us a bit about how you got into music?
When I was 8, my family got a keyboard for my older sister and I ended up playing it even more than she did. I would make up songs on the spot, and improvise melodies even before I understood what I was doing. I hated lessons and was mostly self-taught until I began to really study music in high school. After that, my love for composing and songwriting grew even more and led me to study film scoring at Berklee College of Music. Even now, I wouldn't box myself into one category; I'm an instrumentalist, composer, and songwriter and still finding new outlets in music that inspire me today.
Who would you say are your biggest musical influences?
My all-time favorite artists to listen to are musicians like Elliott Smith, Bob Dylan, Pink Floyd, and Rolling Stones. I also take a lot of influence from Billie Eilish, Gracie Abrams, Jesse Jo Stark and Lola Young.
Congratulations on your brand-new single 'To Pieces' - what inspired this particular song?
Thank you :) The lyrics in this song are about experiencing a love for someone that you know is either bad or you, or is inevitable to fail. Kinda dark haha. But I think the emotion that comes with that was something I really felt at the time and wanted to release into this song. You can really relate to this sinking, gut-wrenching feeling when you hear the double kick hitting in the chorus and the building bridge section, all produced by Nick Schmidt.
How do you channel personal experiences into your songwriting, and what do you hope listeners gain from connecting with your music?
Most of my songs take from my own experiences, my relationships to others, and the places I've lived. But being a songwriter for other artists has also opened my eyes to writing in other people's lenses and I think there's something inspiring and special about putting yourself in other people's shoes. As always, I want listeners to relate to the stories I'm telling. So finding those pinnacle moments in life that many would be able to connect to at an emotional level is what I strive for.
Each aspect of music - writing, recording, practising, and playing live - offers something different. Can you share a particularly meaningful moment from each?
I love this question, each of these absolutely have a completely different impact on me. Writing by myself on guitar or piano in my room, in the dark, maybe even with a glass of wine, is something I will do for the rest of my life. It's the rawest form of writing and the most natural environment for me. It's where I can write about my most personal experiences. However, the recording process takes these songs to the next level through collaboration. Finding those producers and musicians you can be vulnerable and take risks with is vital in order to grow as an artist. Many of my favorite songs I've written have come from being in a session with some of my favorite people, it's fun and gets you out of your head; you create something you would never be able to make by yourself in your room. And then playing live is just an experience that can't be matched. It's less about the songs for me, and more about the relationship I have with the audience. As someone who is a homebody and introvert, it can be daunting as hell, but also extremely rewarding; it has allowed me to bridge the gap between constantly creating and actually being present in the moment. It provides an intimacy you can't get anywhere else.
Is there a song in your repertoire that holds a particularly deep personal meaning for you? Can you share the story or inspiration behind it?
My song, Reputation (2023), holds the most meaning to me. I wrote this almost as an homage to my late teens/early 20s. It's such a vulnerable time when friendships and relationships are coming and going so fast and there's a lot of pressure that's being brought down on you. You're being told that this is the most important part of your life and you need to be self-determined while navigating your career, yet you shouldn't be selfish. You should be making the most out of being young, but you're now an adult so you can't be childish. I definitely lost myself at times, and still struggle today with comparing myself to others. But this song has helped cope with growing into my own skin as a flawed individual, rather than pretending I'm something I'm not. Learning how to accept your mistakes and acknowledge that 'dark' side of you that may be a bit rebellious because in the end, no one's ever 'perfect'.
What are your goals for the future with your music?
I want to continue being a writer for other artists and composer for short films, all while promoting my own artist project. Definitely keep releasing as consistently as possible!
What message or feeling do you hope listeners take away from your music?
I want my music to be an outlet for my audience, just as it is for me. Whether that's the message behind the lyrics or the way the music as a whole makes you feel inside, I want it to be an escape for people when they are overwhelmed or lonely.
To wrap things up, is there anything else you’d like to share with our readers?
I'm excited to share new music with you all soon! My next single will be called 'D Day', release date soon to come, so keep an eye out for information about that.
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