Something More Than Love
Lera Lynn’s new song “Illusion” debuts today
Acclaimed singer, songwriter and musician Lera Lynn’s anticipated new album, Something More Than Love, will be released July 15 and is now available for pre-save/pre-order. Ahead of the release, new song, “Illusion,” is debuting today. Watch and share the official music video HERE. Read on for more about Lera Lynn’s new song “Illusion” debuts today.Of the song, Lynn shares,
“It’s a rare and deeply beautiful feeling to think you could allow someone to get close enough to commit to each other in a really meaningful way. I’ve only ever had that feeling for one person. It felt like an idea that had been written into existence before me. I was just following a path I was meant to take; such a beautifully alarming feeling that I struggled to believe it. ‘Illusion’ is the beginning of the story of Something More Than Love. It is set against a backdrop of dreamy synths, punchy drums and bass and the sound of my 60’s electric guitar.”
Produced and largely performed by Lynn and her partner Todd Lombardo (Kacey Musgraves, Donovan Woods, Kathleen Edwards), Something More Than Love was written following the birth of Lynn and Lombardo’s first child during the early months of the pandemic. Across these eleven tracks, Lynn chronicles this newfound experience. She processed her intimate self-reflections and transforming them into an album that highlights universal themes of renewal, inter-connectedness, surrender and sacrifice.
Early Parenthood
Reflecting on the record, Lynn shares, “A lot of people were making records during the pandemic, and all they had was time. But it was the opposite experience for us. This project was created while still in the fog of early parenthood. We didn’t have the luxury of waiting for lightning to strike. We had to be focused and intentional.” “It doesn’t feel like a new direction to me. It just feels like a progression. My fans have come to expect a new experience with each new album. I think people are ready for this sound and this energy. I certainly am.”
Nationwide Tour
In celebration of the new music, Lynn is currently in the midst of an extensive nationwide tour supporting Penny & Sparrow. Upcoming stops include Nashville’s Basement East, Austin’s Paramount Theater, Dallas’ Majestic Theater, Los Angeles’ Regent Theater, San Francisco’s The Chapel and Seattle’s Neumos among many others. See below for complete tour itinerary.
In addition to Lynn (vocals, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, drums, piano, synth bass) and Lombardo (acoustic guitar, electric guitar, keys, bass, strings, slide guitar), Something More Than Love also features Ian Fitchuk (drums), Daniel Tashian (Wurlitzer), Robby Handley (bass), Bennett Dean Lewis (pedal steel), Viktor Krauss (bass), Nat Smith (cello, keys) and Avery Bright (violin).
Sixth Studio Album
Something More Than Love is Lynn’s sixth studio album following 2018’s duets record, Plays Well With Others, and 2020’s On My Own, which Lynn wrote, sang, produced and recorded entirely by herself. Released to critical acclaim, Rolling Stone declared, “the most ambitious, daunting, and risky album of her career…it is the sound of someone having faith in their process,” while Relix praised, “The record feels like a creative leap forward for the brand of Nashvillian blues that she’s been honing” and Pop Matters proclaims, “As a multi-instrumentalist, Lynn shines, but her vocal performance is the spellbinding element throughout these songs.”
Born in Houston and now based in Nashville, Lynn has amassed a passionate fanbase throughout the past decade. In addition to touring extensively internationally, Lynn also had a recurring role on season two of HBO’s acclaimed show True Detective.
SOMETHING MORE THAN LOVE TRACK LIST
1. Illusion
2. Black River
3. Conflict of Interest
4. What Is This Body?
5. Something More Than Love
6. In A Moment
7. I’m Your Kamikaze
8. Cog In The Machine
9. Golden Sun
10. You Are Not Your Own
11. Eye In The Sky
LERA LYNN CONFIRMED TOUR DATES
April 21—Florence, AL—Shoals Theater*
April 22—Nashville, TN—The Basement East*
April 23—Knoxville, TN—Bijou Theatre*
April 28—Houston, TX—The Heights Theater*
April 29—Austin, TX—Paramount Theatre*
April 30—Dallas, TX—Majestic Theatre*
May 10—Phoenix, AZ—Crescent Ballroom*
May 11—Solana Beach, CA—Belly Up Tavern*
May 13—Los Angeles, CA—Regent Theater*
May 14—San Francisco, CA—The Chapel*
May 17—Portland, OR—Aladdin Theater*
May 18—Seattle, WA—Neumos*
May 20—Salt Lake City, UT—The State Room*
May 21—Fort Collins, CO—Fort Collins Armory*
May 22—Englewood, CO—Gothic Theatre*
June 11—Elligay, GA—Holla Yella 2022
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