" The bouquet blooms to a brand new brand of Rock, this is what Love and Death (Lauren Dale) aims for with her new album 'Loath'. In front of us sits a tiny girl amongst the cloud of stars with a lot of ambition who expects her music to stand out, first impressions, no way. Head to toe she dresses like a typical teen, recently raised from her intensely inspiring rest whilst holding a comforting hot drink to still her nerves. Once settled, Dale repeated how nervous and tired she is until the first sip of tea began her first response, "Now don't get the idea that my music is typical, my identity is totally unique and at the same time, I think it'll start a new vision of rock music" ending with an excited smile. No this was not an answer, she chose to begin the interview this way, this is the start to the interview:
A. Actually, I don't know. The word came from the first 'L-o' and the last 'a-t-h' from my name 'Love and Death'. I know loath isn't a winning album name but it fits in a strange way with what my music is about. From this album comes a lot of personal experience, and the key to escape it; to escape reality and reality is what some of us loath.
Q. So how does your music make you different from other incredible stars in the Rock world? After all you say that your music is 'a new vision'.
A. Yes and I stick to that motto because my aim is to appeal to experienced Rock listeners and new listeners, especially people who hate Rock. My music creates a sanctuary, well, a load one, it's not for the weak that's for certain. But not all of it is extreme to the ears, some of the music might help people through hard times, it helped me definitely.
Q. The way it seems, your music sounds personal. Why base your music on drama's in your life?
A. Don't most writers do that? But, what I do that other writers don't is experience at the end of the drama. I don't just write the event but the after math too, it's like the listener has just felt an intense episode. So most of the songs end with something to think about which is how I get into people's heads.
Q. You call yourself 'Love and Death', why is this?
A. The idea came to me, weirdly, through an art exhibition. I think the name suits me well and it fits with my initials 'L-D', I'd say it's destined.
Q. In that case, do you like an 'R and J' scenario?
A. I don't want my music to be romantic, it's life. Love is an individual thing and I guess it kind of links to the album Loath, that we have our likes and dislikes.
Q. Surely you have your favourites, who shaped you to become who you are today?
A. I love TBS (The burning serpent) and, well, I also enjoyed Living Harvest- which gave me the idea of taking my listeners on an experience. But most of the influence came about through my parents; they're writers. Stories I always enjoyed since I was little so I guess I'm making my own with my music. "
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