The much-anticipated album, “Cactus Moon,” marks the triumphant comeback of American singer-songwriter Laura Brino, who infuses her creative energy into compositions that are more sensitive, honest, and vulnerable than ever before. Known for her outstanding pop sensibility and catchy refrains, Brino’s music captivates listeners with authentic and contemplative tales.
Since her teenage years in the late ’90s, Brino’s songs have graced numerous TV series and films. Alongside her four solo albums, she has also released music as part of the duo Lily and the Pearl, a side project with her husband Sean “Dracula” Jackson.
“Cactus Moon” delves deep into Brino’s folky, singer-songwriter soundscape across 13 tracks, telling stories of aging, motherhood, life, death, and healing. The album’s focus track, “Tether,” seamlessly blends indie-pop and folk-pop sounds with compelling storytelling, showcasing Brino’s prowess as a songwriter and vocalist.
The album’s creation process was unique, with Brino recording demos on her iPhone’s GarageBand app while lying in bed next to her sleeping children. This nightly routine birthed most of the album’s songs, with six tracks composed midway through the recording session.
Thematically, “Cactus Moon” explores topics like abuse, anxiety, coming out, generational trauma, miscarriage, aging, and birth trauma, reflecting Brino’s personal experiences and observations. The album’s title pays homage to Brino’s healing journey, symbolized by the tenacity and maternal love associated with the cactus.
Brino’s journey through the album is one of empowerment, as she navigates through inspired highs and heavy lows, ultimately emerging stronger and more empowered. Her emotional rollercoaster is vividly portrayed in the album, capturing her evolution over the past five years.
With press coverage from Pop Passion Blog, Authority Magazine, AntiMusic, Skope Magazine, and Tinnitist, Laura Brino emerges as a promising musical talent, poised to leave a lasting impact on the music industry with “Cactus Moon.”
Through her evocative storytelling and poignant melodies, Laura Brino invites listeners to embark on a transformative musical journey—one that resonates deeply with the human experience and offers a message of healing, growth, and empowerment.
On the album, Laura Brino comments, “This album captures my own personal journey over the last five years; beginning as inspired and thought-provoking, then taking a deep dive into some heavy subjects and experiences. It ends feeling very empowered. It’s wild to be able to see how spot on my own emotional rollercoaster is portrayed in this album.”
