Review: "Self Soother" - Lauren Spring

Lauren Spring pulls listeners in with “Self Soother” – a raw, emotionally-charged and intricately detailed single about learning to nurture oneself while simultaneously being in a relationship with someone who is unhealthy for you. From the first crack of this track, you’re thrown into a world apart from reality. You feel Spring’s emotion and emphasis from the first beat, with her voice only further cementing the integrity of the story and my initial reaction to her talent. Her voice is filled with true angst and edge, putting listeners directly in her shoes and painting the image of a challenging relationship. While this is a personal story, the topic is one that is unfortunately common and should be reflected on, as well as discussed, significantly more. Spring does a brilliant job of telling a story entirely of her own, on top of creating a song that can connect with others and bring awareness to situations that need discussion & awareness. Additionally, it doesn’t hurt that Spring’s level of musical precision is undeniably impressive and reaches beyond the barriers of existing within limited genres.

While “Self Soother” initially appears like it exists within the realm of the indie world, I found myself drawn to its elements of alternative pop, indie rock, classic rock, etc. Spring clearly takes inspiration from varying musical spaces and weaves it altogether with her own flare, creating music that both shows qualities of being a fantastic student of music overall as well as a true artist. My first listen of “Self Soother” overall felt as though I had been looking at a photograph and were able to jump within the photo, then existing in a world apart from our own. Spring includes lyrics that show the intensity and intimacy of relationships that people outside of them seemingly forget at times, and discusses a topic that is widely known but not focused on as much as it should be in society. She uses this story and these well-written, precise lyrics to spread the message that being treated unfairly by someone who acts / believes the world revolves around them is not okay, and that taking care of yourself and your needs is what should come first. Especially in the age of the internet and receiving overwhelming information at all times, it’s important to have songs like “Self Soother” that promote independence and self-care. While self-care is a widely promoted message, the intricateness behind this song shows the true need for self-care and just how serious topics like this are.

Lauren Spring is an Americana artist and singer-songwriter from the gulf coast of Florida. Both a solo artist and member of the Krickets, a two-time IMA Song of the Year winning group, her first production effort with the Krickets premiered in American Songwriter’s Best New Music feature. By 2021, Spring signed with Saint in the City Records. With her solo releases, she has received recognition both through Spotify and Apple Music. On Spotify, her solo releases have amassed over 7 million streams, and she premiered on Apple Music’s New Americana editorial playlist. Outside of working on her music, she additionally enjoys writing for other artists and projects. Writing for country and pop between the years 2020-2024, she was a member of a Nashville staff writer group. She has done work for the title track from the #1 gospel album All God’s Children Sing by artist Jerry Salley, as well as worked with artists Dallas Remington, Riley Taylor, etc.

Written By Madison Spies

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