Indie Music Women’s Featured Artist of the Day is…

Lauren Jaimes (@laurenjaimesmusic)

Lauren Jaimes is a Berklee trained singer-songwriter with a passion for storytelling. Her sound, which has roots in Country, Folk, and Americana, evokes a dreamy vintage western vibe that is reflective of some of her favorite influences, including Kacey Musgraves and Johnny Cash. After releasing her debut music video, “Home Is Where You Are”, it went on to be featured on American Songwriter, and Vevo’s “True Country” playlist alongside artists like Miranda Lambert and Toby Keith.

Lauren’s new single, “Tell Me Something Good” is a song that pairs a simple piano ballad with bright vocals and lyrically echoes a common sentiment in our society today: This past year has been hard and we just need some good news. It contemplates finding meaning and purpose in life with thoughtful and honest reflections. As a songwriter, Lauren Jaimes is acknowledging the helplessness behind what we cannot control, and touching on the human need to maintain hope and optimism in a world that can sometimes seem overwhelming. (Bio courtesy of Lauren)

Lauren shared what it means to her personally to be an indie music woman artist:

“Working my butt off! But in all seriousness, I love creating music and sharing it with others. I have always had a strong love for music and poetry and believe in creating songs that are relatable and truthful. Authenticity is a key element that drives my songwriting, and I strive to create music that is engaging and inspiring. I find that this authenticity lends itself best to the genres of Country, Folk, and Americana, which is where I feel most at home as an artist.

I often write from real-life experiences or the experiences of others that have come in and out of my life. I enjoy taking a small idea or a simple truth and building a message around it. This can come to me as a snippet of a melody, a conversation I heard that day on the bus, or even using a phrase or title as a prompt to sit down and write. I love the challenge of turning a fragment of an idea into a full song. As I continue to pursue a creative life, I’ve found that music is my most powerful tool to convey an emotion or a message. Simply put, I’m a storyteller.

I have never been one to seek out the spotlight, but the more I write, and the more I get up on stage, the more comfortable I become with embracing my authenticity and bonding with the audience. I am continuously redefining my sound and constantly finding new and better ways of breaking down barriers and communicating ideas. I hope that my work will continue to inspire, create conversation, and cast a light on common truths that we all encounter in our lives.”