Blair
At GO, we take our business of scouting for talented babes very seriously, so we´re quite pleased with ourselves for tracking down Louisiana native-turned Brooklynite pop musician, Blair. Growing up in the Deep South, Blair taught herself guitar by listening to John Frusciante´s first solo records, and was soon opening for such uber-cool acts as Cat Power and Bright Eyes. In 2010, she released her first full-length album Die Young. Five years of writing and recording went into this underground gem; you´ve likely heard it without knowing it. Her songs have been featured on HBO´s Girls and ABC´s Pretty Little Liars, as well as several films. For Blair, being out has facilitated authenticity and creativity. ″By coming out, I gave myself the gift of movement. I can think, create and express myself more freely,″ she tells GO. ″This freedom of movement has made my creative process much more fulfilling, and it has given me the confidence to explore different ways of creative expression.″ These days, Blair fronts Future of What, a rad new band whose debut LP Pro Dreams is due out later this year. Whether you´re cooking dinner, making out or trudging home when the G train craps out, this stuff will put you in a smart, feel-good brain space. Check their Facebook page for upcoming shows. -QW
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