Los Angeles-based indie/alt artist Lumen Loraine’s solo project Cayo Coco has aired his two new singles “Haunt” & “Stay Awhile“.
The tracks, produced by Lumen and Zach Fogarty (Jean Dawson, Eyedress), are off his upcoming second album, Cosmic Healing, due out on November 9. Pre-order it here.
Originally from Indiana, the multi-instrumentalist and producer uses his work to share stories of healing and inner exploration. With themes of hope and wonder threaded throughout everything he creates, Lumen explains that the process of music for him is a celebration of joy.
About “Haunt” & “Stay Awhile”
“Haunt” is a driving, ecstatic moment that takes listeners on a raging journey. Upon first listen, one could perceive the lyrics describing a failed relationship, however, for Lumen its story is more of a cosmic questioning. The songwriter shares, “I felt myself being stubborn on this track. I question The Universe, ruminating in the narrowness of the puny ego mind. But as the song forges on I feel myself breaking out of that cage and experiencing revelations of oneness (I’m the trees, I’m the moon, and so is everyone else). To me the song is recognition that I can finally give up whatever views I was clinging to in an attempt to make sense of my life.”
Then there is “Stay Awhile”, which is the only song on the album that is written about a romantic relationship. Penned from the perspective of an anxious leaning individual pursuing a fearful avoidant person, this track is for those who are experiencing the challenges of opposing attachment styles. Lumen explains:
“The anxious – avoidant dance is a pretty intense dynamic. A few years ago I was blindly living on the far end of anxious attachment. I spent a lot of time learning about the roots of this disposition, and started to heal and change. Part of that process is recognizing why you are drawn to certain people. Once you see emotional unavailability was what you were choosing, you can consciously start changing that standard. You’ll start choosing people who are not confirming your outdated storylines. It’s worth the effort, and you deserve to experience partnership in healthier ways!”
Watch the clip for “Haunt” and listen to “Stay Awhile” below.
