Living in Vermont has taught Lutalo — both in life and in writing music — to keep it simple and “create space for silence.”
The Minnesota-born songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer who moved to rural Vermont in 2021 said the photograph felt like a good fit because they are drawn to the New England landscape, architecture and philosophy. All of the songs on the album were written in Vermont. The Academy — released in September — was met with critical acclaim from outlets such as Rolling Stone UK and Fader.
A self-proclaimed “city kid,” Lutalo said their move to Vermont — after living in Minneapolis and New York City — was motivated by a desire to fulfill their father’s dream of living rurally, which became their own dream.
“It was an experiment to see what I was capable of taking on,” said Lutalo.
After buying some land in Addison County, Lutalo built a home and music studio and is in the process of adding a house for their partner’s parents. While unsure what the future holds, Lutalo said they are grateful their life brought them to the state and that they have a space for respite from touring and the music world.
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