Interview by Carol Wright | Photos Courtesy of LPR Agency
We got to chat with singer LACUNA J about her latest single “Fool (For Loving You)” and what she learned during her time at Tisch.
When did music go from a hobby to a passion for you?
I think music has always been a passion, it’s definitely been integral in shaping who I am as a person. I think I decided it was going to be my choice of career around five-ish years ago. It had always been a dream career since I was about 14 though.
You’re based in Manchester. Does living there have any influence on your sound?
Manchester is such a great place to be a musician, it has the people and the venues and more so the opportunities, I get told I don’t particularly have a Mancunian accent hahaha, but I guess I sound a bit northern…and I sing how I speak, so maybe in that way.
“Fool (For Loving You)” represents a new era of music for you. Did creating the song help spark your creative juices?
It did! I found some more of my punchy vocals that I’d not really showcased in my music before, usually my natural singing style is relaxed and chill, but this song had some fire and punch to it, so I really enjoyed exploring that side of my range again.
What inspired the lyrics?
I’d been spectating people I love in some toxic relationships. I never like to be officious or overstep, so instead of giving my opinion without being asked I wrote a song to let out the frustration hahaha. I’ve also been the person blinded by love *rolls eyes*. Even if people do hint or tell you, it’s never something you like to honestly admit even though you know you’re worth more.
During your time at Tisch, what did you learn that you take with you in your career today?
To have a purpose and finish the song whilst you’re in that zone, because that’s how you’re feeling in that moment and that’s the energy you’re bringing to the table. If you leave a song, sometimes it’s so hard to finish it. Also being more open to other people’s ideas, it can be really hard to let people in when a song is so personal, but if you don’t try things you could end up missing out on a song being even better than you imagined. Lastly, coffee…it really helps on the late night writing sessions lol.
What advice do you have for aspiring musicians?
Be true to you, and you’ll find your people. I think being authentic is the best thing you can be, there’s nobody else like you ;). I like to give out positive vibes too, cause why not!