Today, we sat down with Linnea’s Garden to discuss their inspiration to write music, heroes, and much more. We are very excited that their new track Stop Codon will be premiering in Austin during SXSW. We hope to be sure to make it out to one of the shows to check it out. Be sure to check out the music of Linnea’s Garden on Spotify below after the interview.
Interview:
What is your inspiration to write your music? Is it your surroundings?
I write because I have to. The good work ahead inspires me.
What type of music did you listen to growing up?
The first band I fell in love with was The Red Hot Chili Peppers. Their energy, the sound of John Frusciante’s guitar, their sexuality, the highs and lows of their story all drew me in from a very young age.
Is there someone you looked up to as a hero?
My heroes are artists like David Bowie, Iggy Pop, Patti Smith and Debbie Harry, who kept evolving while staying true to themselves.
If you weren’t a musician, what would you be doing today?
I have a PhD in neuroscience, and I’m working on treatments for hearing loss. So I guess I’d be doing exactly what I’m doing now.
What can you tell us about your new single ‘Stop Codon’?
Stop Codon is like an off switch for your DNA. In the song, Stop Codon is a metaphor for cutting off bad habits, toxic thought patterns, and exercising free will.
We’re making our SXSW debut followed by a Southwest tour in promotion of Stop Codon:
3/6 Cambridge, MA – Middle East Upstairs
3/14-3/17 Austin, TX – SXSW
3/18 Oklahoma City, OK – Grand Royale
3/19 Wichita, KS – Kirby’s
3/20 Amarillo, TX – The 806
3/21 Albuquerque, NM – Black Wall Gallery
3/22 Tucson, AZ – Brick Box Brewery
3/23 Las Vegas, NV – Red Dwarf
3/24 Salt Lake City, UT – International Bar
What advice do you have for our fans out there that want to create music?
Music is an ocean. Every time you think you’ve gotten somewhere, the weather changes.
Music:
