Montreal singer/songwriter laye released her debut album lonesome this past summer. In the project she tackles feelings of desperation, love, and loneliness- feelings that most of us can easily relate to. laye’s music gives us a mix of goth and dark pop that is seemingly irresistible. A unique artist, a multi-instrumentalist with powerful vocals and lyrical prowess. She emits a dreamy aesthetic that shines through her music as well as her social media. laye’s music is captivating and we’re excited to hear more.
Q: Congrats on the release of your debut album! What message would you want listeners to take from it?
A: I want people to just enjoy it in some form or way.
Q: If you could describe your sound in one word, what would it be?
A: Licorice ;)
Q:What’s your favorite part about performing live?
A: Seeing people enjoying the music.
Q: Is there any artist you’d look forward to collaborating with in the future?
A: Bon Iver
Q: Your songs, for example, “no love lost” have a pop feel to it yet is filled with heart wrenching lyrics. Does the songwriting process come easy to you?
A: It’s challenging at times- songwriting comes pretty easy, but being happy with the writing is another thing. I think it always depends on the session, or song. Sometimes something comes so quick and the song just works. Other times you have to go back to it a few times. ‘no love lost’ was one that we went back to- we changed the hook a few times and I’m so happy we didn’t settle on the first idea.
Watch laye’s latest music video for “sicker” down below. You can stream lonesome here.
