Lola Kirke is an English-born American actress and singer-songwriter. You may recognize her from the films Mistress America, Gone Girl and American Woman, and the television series Mozart in the Jungle. On this episode of LaunchLeft, Lola sits down with Rain to chat about her new album, Lady for Sale, set for release this month. Inspired by her love of 80’s country and her new roots in Nashville, Lola tells Rain all about her process of recording and releasing this album. Tune in to hear more from Lola!

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IN THIS EPISODE:

• [02:00] Lola talks about her record, Lady for Sale, and the inspiration behind it
• [05:30] What’s next in terms of her music and film career
• [10:30] Lola’s form of activism she is passionate about
• [16:00] Lola talks about the ability to express creativity as an artist and making connections with others while staying true to herself
• [21:00] How Lola got started with music

KEY TAKEAWAYS: 

• Staying true to yourself and being creative can offer a gift you can share and relate to others.
• Inspiration can come from many different genre’s and sources and you can use that as a reference point in your own form of art

Bio:

Lola Kirke stands out like a flash of neon magenta in this nostalgic landscape of Americana tin-types. While many of her singing, and songwriting peers look further back for inspiration, Kirke’s sweet spot is decidedly in the excess of the 80’s. Anyone only familiar with Kirke through her on-screen performances (Mistress America, Gone Girl, or Mozart in the Jungle) may be surprised by just how dazzling Lola-playing-Lola can be. Just a few lines into “Better than Any Drug,“ it’s clear no written role could reveal more of Kirke’s wit, lust for life, and sense of humor than this record captures with the help of producer Austin Jenkins (White Denim, Leon Bridges).

Scheduled for release in April 2022, the 10-song sophomore full-length album showcases Kirke’s unselfconscious, country-twinged vocals alongside a brightly colored candy shop of glam-twang guitar riffs, department store tv commercial synth stylings, and swooping, lilting, unabashedly feminine background vocals. Lady For Sale channels a high-spirited insouciance that feels invigorating and familiar, decidedly more easy-going and fun-loving than what we’ve come to expect from its genre (and the world in general) in recent years. This is a party you’ll want to attend. 

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Lola Kirke Music

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Lola Kirke on Twitter

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Lola Kirke on YouTube

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