Tempo Talks: A Conversation with Maria Lane
THE RELEASE
Maria Lane, a singer songwriter, from Brooklyn takes listeners on a journey through her emotions in her music. Influenced by artists like Olivia Rodrigo, Lizzy McAlpine and Avril Lavigne Lane draws inspiration from their storytelling. With a background in acting she brings stories and heartfelt declarations to her work. Similar, to reading someones diary Lanes music combines lyrics with melodies that create an immersive sonic experience filled with authenticity and emotional depth. Breaking away, from their EP "35 Days " the musician responsible for popular hits like "Valentines Day" and "Haunting Me" has just revealed an enthralling new project drawing inspiration from the eerie world of Stephen Kings "Carrie."
Produced back in September this Indie Pop masterpiece showcases the artists storytelling skills presenting a narrative that deviates from the themes explored in their work. The haunting melodies capture the essence of Kings novel tapping into the emotions of those who have connected with Carrie Whites struggles or faced bullying themselves. What makes this track unique is its blend – an haunting atmosphere seamlessly combined with an irresistibly danceable quality. It takes listeners on a journey into realms offering cathartic exploration for those who have confronted their own inner demons. With each note played this composition serves as a mesmerizing testament, to the artists ability to transcend experiences and create an adventure that goes beyond ordinary boundaries. Immerse yourself in the haunting beauty of this Indie Pop odyssey.
THE INTERVIEW
If you had to create a Mount Rushmore of inspiration, what four individuals molded the artist you are today?
Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, Lizzy McAlpine, and Broadway as a whole
Taylor taught me about relationships and heartbreak in a poetic sense, Ariana taught me about having a pop sound and showcasing range, Lizzy McAlpine taught me about a more folk storytelling approach to lyricism, and Broadway as a whole is the baseline for storytelling for me.
Were there any specific experiences or events in your life that influenced the song's lyrics?
I wrote the song after reading the “Carrie” novel for the first time, as I was going in for “Carrie White” for the musical, so I wrote it to feel closer to the character. I actually ended up landing the role but the production sadly didnt end up going up.
Can you share any interesting anecdotes about the song's development with your co-writers or producers?
When I sent the demo to my producer Justin I told him I wanted this song to have an eerie horror feel. He added a fluorescent light bulb sound which you hear throughout the whole duration of the song which I feel like adds an effect, and in the intro you hear a trickling suspenseful sound which reminds me of “Insidious.” There’s even a sound effect in the bridge that I wanted to resemble the prom scene in the movie where Carrie starts destroying everything. I think the laughter in the second verse also adds to making it feel immersive as Carrie is getting taunted and laughed at.
What was the biggest takeaway or lesson you learned while creating this song?
I think the biggest takeaway was stepping out of my comfort zone and trying a new sound. Most of my music isn’t upbeat and this felt like the first song that was a little more upbeat which is different for me, which felt really exciting. I also really loved collaborating with Justin on this as my producer, I think we work really well together, and we just had so many laughs.
How has your recent growth as an artist influenced the direction of your future work?
I think with especially putting out two EP’s, it’s made me really excited to start constructing an album. I think I am learning more about my sound and the type of stories I want to tell, and I’m also learning what my listeners like.
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