LAUREN O'BRIEN Announces Debut EP Out May 31
POP-COUNTRY ARTIST LAUREN O’BRIEN ANNOUNCES DEBUT SIX-TRACK EP
IN ANOTHER LIFETIME SET FOR RELEASE ON FRIDAY, MAY 31
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EP’S FINAL SINGLE “DRINKING OVER ME” OUT FRIDAY, APRIL 19
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NASHVILLE, TN (April 8, 2024) — Today, Lauren O’Brien — the pop-country songwriter from Philadelphia, PA — announces her debut six-track EP, In Another Lifetime, will be released on Friday, May 31. Recorded between Nashville and Brooklyn, her songs seamlessly merge pop and country elements, rooted in the belief that destiny guides her path. Storytelling remains central to Lauren’s creative expression.
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Lauren unveils alongside the EP announcement that her final single from the album, titled “Drinking Over Me,” will be released on Friday, April 19. Fueled by rich piano melodies, twangy guitar, and steady percussion, Lauren’s vocals infuse this tender country ballad with a distinctive rawness.
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“When I’m songwriting, I look for areas in my life that are also shared experiences among others,” Lauren explains. “This was the case with ‘Drinking Over Me.’ Collaborating with my co-writers, each with their own experiences, allowed us to capture the universal struggle within relationships, friendships, and families around alcohol.”
Drawing inspiration from pivotal moments in her life, Lauren is seizing the reins of her narrative which has shaped her previous EP singles: “Weak Days,” “Match,” and “Another Shot.”
“Weak Days,” the lead single, resonated swiftly with listeners, garnering nearly half a million streams and views across various platforms. The song portrays a familiar tale, as Lauren delves into the theme of “loving a partner through difficult times.” Hinging on relatable narratives and creative lyrical vehicles, Lauren shares her personal journey while acknowledging that her listeners often find resonance in her experiences.
While Lauren initially embarked on her career in modeling and acting, her affection for country music remained steadfast. Reflecting on her decision to change courses, Lauren states, “Writing and recording music allows me full control over the story and sound, as opposed to being cast in someone else’s story.”
Drawn to the lyrical prowess of luminaries like Taylor Swift, Kacey Musgraves, and Maren Morris, Lauren reminisces, “It was the country lyricism that hooked me into the genre.” When the pandemic forced her to reevaluate her creative outlets, Lauren took inspiration from albums she grew up with and dove headfirst into creating music.
Lauren concludes, “I hope that listeners resonate with the stories I share; whether they’re about my experiences, my friends’, or my co-writers. Storytelling will always be at the core of my creativity.”
