Exclusive — Lucy Lotus Interview

Our conversation begins with the obvious: the tour cancellation of May 2023. Back then, social media exploded with theories—substance abuse, a secret breakup with actor Dax Rainier, even a rumor about a cult.

That silence ends today.

“I’ve recorded an entire new album. No producer. No label. Just me, a mobile recording rig, and three friends from the Halifax jazz scene. It’s called Weeds , because we’re always trying to kill the things that grow the fastest. And I’ve decided to release it one song at a time, for free, on a password-protected website. No streaming algorithms. No playlists. Just an email list.” lucy lotus interview exclusive

By Julian Croft, Senior Correspondent Photography by Mira Nair Our conversation begins with the obvious: the tour