Back Where We Started

Back Where We Started is Out Today!

^{Back Where We Started is the first track on the album, and of all the songs it really captures the twisting roads of the journey to making this record.}

^{The first version of this song was recorded on May 2nd, 2023. Just me and the rhodes in Austin, Texas questioning the fate of a relationship I didn’t know was doomed to end. When I started working on this record I pulled this song from the vault and the lyrics hit different.}

“I’m on the edge and I’m terrified that I can’t make you stay.”

^{This song took on so many different forms before reaching its final form in Nashville, Tennessee in November of 2024. There’s the original piano ballad, there’s the moody conga version from Los Angeles (that didn’t quite pan out) – but nothing quite captures the angst like a good old rock n’ roll song.}

^{True to the ethos of the album I decided to lay down the bones of the song in one take with my friend Kai on guitar and me on drums. This is when the song really came to life. It was our very last day of recording and we finally cracked the code for the very first song on the album.}

Come be the first to hear the full album on September 25th in NYC

^{If you know me, you know I throw a great party. There will be complimentary drinks all night, live music, a dance party and event a little ritual for all my heart broken lovers. Come feel it all on Thursday, September 25th at an intimate, one-night-only experience.}

^{Set in a beautiful Brooklyn venue, the night will be a chance to connect with the music, dive into the process, and celebrate together!}

^{What to expect:}

✨ ^{Live performance by Lyd Marie}

✨ ^{Full album listening in an immersive sound setting}

✨ ^{Honest and open talkback with the artist}

✨ ^{Complimentary cocktails & non-alcoholic options}

✨ ^{A celebratory dance party to close the night}

^{This is more than a listening party — it’s a gathering of community, creativity, and celebration. Space is limited, so join me for this one-of-a-kind evening before the album makes its way into the world.}

But first!

Tone Shift Listening Party on 9/18

Every month Tone Shift hosts a free listening party and mixer for NYC based creatives. Come discover new music, meet cool people, and build community in real life!

And for all you songwriters out there, come share your best breakup song at the next Heartbreak Open Mic at Pete’s Candy Store on Monday 9/29 from 8-11pm. No sign up just show up!

I hope to see you soon,

Lyd