In surprising news, Aussie artist Lanie Lane has announced her indefinite departure from touring and recording.
In a post on her website, Lane explained her reasons for the departure, saying: “I have decided that pursuing a full-time career is no longer for me”. In the post she explains the pressure of the full-time schedule and the stress of the rock’n’roll lifestyle was having an effect on her mental heath, encouraging her to make the decision to take a break.
Lanie Lane rose to prominence in 2013 when her debut album To The Horses landed at number 12 on the ARIA charts. She quickly embraced the full-time musician lifestyle, playing sold-out national tours and joining some high-profile music festivals. She recorded with Jack White, releasing the single ‘Ain’t Hungry’ on the famous Third Man Records label. She also won numerous awards for her album, including FBi Radio’s SMAC Award for Record of the Year.
Lane confirmed she will be playing some final shows that she has already booked, and while this is a definite change, it isn’t a concrete end to her career.
“I’m very much looking forward to playing the shows which remain in the calendar and I hope to perform in the future the occasional festival or intimate house/garden concerts for you. I do not plan on any further heavy touring so I encourageyou allto come to these last shows.“
Read the full statement from Lanie Lane below:
I need to let all of you know that I’ve made a big decision. I have decided that pursuing a full-time music career is no longer for me.
The uprooted-ness of the rock n roll lifestyle just isn’t beneficialfor me anymore (on many levels). The ambition (which I believe is a pre-requisite to success in the music industry) of cultivating fame or attention has completely left me now as well. At times, I have found the constant pressure that a touring & recording artist requires to be accustomed to, unbearable.I utterly respect those who can withstand the pressures of a life constantly on the road, the rigours of the behind the scenes work and the expectations for continued ‘success’.I personally found myself not liking who I was becoming under stress and difficult circumstances. It felt like a lot of the time I was either depressed or anxious, so I’ve begun to change the circumstances of my life to be back in the flow again.
My love of creating, writing & playing music is definitely not in question here. These aspects are the true joy of music for me. I will always sing when the time is right, but never in a way that puts any strain on my mind/body/spirit or creative flow. I know that I am a MUCHhappier and peaceful person when I live simply.
I’m very much looking forward to playing the shows which remain in the calendar and I hope to perform in the future the occasional festival or intimate house/garden concerts for you. I do not plan on any further heavy touring so I encourageyou allto come to these last shows.
I thank from the bottom of my heart Winterman & Goldstein Management, Ivy League Records, The Harbour Agency, and Mushroom Group. You’re all incredibly hard working people and I salute your dedication to promoting Australian music!
I have deep deep gratitude for all of you out there who ever bought a record, a t-shirt or came to a show. It is because of your ongoing support that I’ve been able to do something that most musicians only dream of. Thank you so sooo much!!”
