Welcome to another episode of TMI with Laura, where she is joined by the wonderfully candid and talented Bernie Barlow. In this heartfelt conversation, Laura and Bernie dive into the real behind-the-scenes life of a working musician—covering everything from the evolution of the independent music scene, navigating record deals, and the nitty-gritty of album promotion, to the ups and downs of balancing family life and creative ambition.

You'll hear Bernie share stories about creating her latest album "Walking Around This Town," the collaborative songwriting process with longtime friends, and the ever-changing landscape of music promotion in the age of social media. The two also reminisce about their first meeting at She Rocks, swap tales from the studio, and discuss the importance of creative community, support networks, and continually adapting to new realities in the industry.

Whether you're an artist, a music lover, or just someone curious about what it takes to keep making art through life's twists and turns, this episode is filled with wisdom, laughter, and plenty of inspiration. So kick back and get ready for an honest, TMI-filled chat—you're not going to want to miss this one!

This episode is near and dear to my heart. I was able to have Canadian singer/songwriter Luca Fogale join me for one of the coolest hours of my life. If you haven't discovered Luca's music yet, he is one of those artists who can pull you into their song with one note, and I hope you will fall deeply into his catalog and spend some time there.

My new album features a cover of one of his songs, Half Saved. We talked about this and more of his latest songs from his album, Challenger and the intricate balance between your artist self and your true self.

Please go see him live if you are lucky enough to live in a city he's coming to.

There's a short preview of my version of Half Saved at the end of the episode. I hope you enjoy it.

Hey everyone, it's Laura Davidson, host of Song 43 and TMI with Laura. In this episode, I'm keeping things casual and honest—no guests, just me sharing what's been on my mind lately. I talk about why I switched TMI to an every-other-week format (more editing, less stress!), but how much I truly miss connecting with you on a weekly basis. I give shoutouts to the amazing friends I've had on recently—Dan O'Neill, Chrissi Polland, and Janet Robin—and tease a few exciting upcoming episodes.