Lindsay Foote is a singer-songwriter and producer from Boston. Her heartfelt music has been featured on CBS and recognized in several national songwriting competitions. When she’s not songwriting, Lindsay spends her time rock climbing, hosting dinner parties, and trying to keep her house plants alive.
Lindsay will join seven other finalists to network and compete at the NewSong Performance & Songwriting Competition finals on Saturday, January 11, at Citizen Vinyl. Find tickets HERE.
NewSong Music: What sort of music was playing in your house when you were growing up?
My parents loved singer-songwriters, so I guess the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree! I grew up listening to Joni Mitchell, Shawn Colvin, James Taylor, and Jonatha Brooke. My Dad also loves country and bluegrass, so there was lots of that playing in the house.
What inspired you to become a songwriter?
I wanted to be a songwriter ever since I understood that it was a job! I used to pore over the lyric sleeves of every CD I got, and memorize every word. Once I got a bit older, I started writing songs, and felt like I could really express certain things through the medium that I couldn’t express elsewhere. I was hooked!
If you could partner with another living songwriter to co-write a song, who would it be?
Hmm, this is a tough one!! There’s so many, but I think at the moment it would be Adrienne Lenker. Her music is so original and authentic, and I would love to see how she approaches the writing process!
What attracted you to submit your song(s) to the NewSong Competition?
A few favorite songwriters of mine —Kaiti Jones, Jobi Riccio — have been finalists in this contest, so I thought I’d give it a shot. I also love getting the chance to meet and connect with new musicians from all over!
Do you have any recent or forthcoming projects to tell us about?
I’m working on a new album with my band here in Boston. It’s a collection of songs from the past few years about friendship, connection, and growing older.
