Independent songwriter Courtney Farren has shared her bedroom pop masterpiece Punchlines, available to stream now on all DSPs worldwide. The album was self-produced in Courtney’s bedroom, and covers the full spectrum of human emotion – from dark and haunting to joyful and whimsical to ironic and cynical.
“The title ‘Punchlines’ came from a friend of mine pointing out that I live for ‘punchlines and props.’ In other words, I love telling jokes and getting credit when they’re funny, which is true,” admits Farren. “It sounds less romantic when I put it like that, plus I’m always funny, but Punchlines felt right when it came to naming this body of work. All stemming from my personal experiences in one way or another, these songs are the punchlines to my perception of the world and my feelings. I try my best to take everything with a grain of salt and humor is a great tool even with difficult emotions and circumstances. Having made the bulk of this project in my home studio, Punchlines is a true reflection of the past few years of my life. I’ve been wearing a lot of hats for this project; production, writing, photography, design, directing, video editing, campaigning – but I feel like that’s the landscape of the industry right now for smaller artists. If you want to do something and don’t have a budget, you’ll figure out how to do it on your own or with your friends. I’m lucky that my partner, who I enlisted for countless jobs to help me (thank you, Garrett!), and my friends are extremely talented and I really trust their opinions. It’s fun to be pushed into places of discovery and learn the depths of your creativity.”
Born in the San Francisco Bay Area, Courtney Farren has spent her life wandering. Having moved more times than she can count, Farren’s lack of a true hometown provides her with a unique perspective. This lifelong journey led her to stages worldwide, from Harlem to Paris, Dublin to Los Angeles. Despite the bulk of her shows being in dive bars and basement venues, in 2018 Farren’s first EP opened doors to showcase at SXSW. Shortly following, in true wanderlust fashion, she found herself living in a remote Croatian Village where she quietly refined her artistry in production and songwriting. Now residing in East Los Angeles with no desire to move, Farren’s Irish and Filipino DNA have made deep roots in a city known for its plurality.
With over a decade of experience writing and honing her craft, Courtney is unapologetically candid about her experiences and is determined to make her mark. When she isn’t busy producing, writing, and creating visuals for her projects, Courtney can be found designing clothes, shooting photos, designing her website, or writing for other artists.
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