Singer, songwriter and pianist Laura Jansen is smart, independent, spirited and a delight to see and hear. A Dutch/American who decided early to chart her own career path, she developed her artistry and catalogue long before signing to Decca Records and releasing this year’s “Bells.” In it, she chronicles those little things, like cutting her hair, buying pink floral sheets, and venturing out for a drink with the guy down the hall on “Single Girls” – the deceptively simple, but emotionally devastating first single. She’ll tell you her own story in this interview. Enjoy these lovely tunes from the very charming Laura Jansen.
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