For St. Louis singer-songwriter Lindsey Wood, music has become a way of making sense of the roads already travelled and imagining where they might lead next. Returning seriously to songwriting and performing in her early forties, she brings decades of love, family, responsibility and reinvention into music she describes through three words: cinematic, story and soul.
Her new single ‘Someday Love’ turns that perspective towards the future. Inspired by the river cabin her parents built in the Ozarks and a dream shared with her husband, the song imagines exchanging the relentless pace of everyday life for open skies, quiet mornings and considerably more time together.
So with the new single out now, we sat down with her to find out more about her origins and what has been inspiring her most over the years.
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What was the first instrument you fell in love with?
It would be easy to say guitar because it’s my comfort zone, but I have always loved the piano’s range and dynamics. I started piano lessons several years before picking up the guitar, and while I haven’t nurtured my piano playing as much over the years, I still appreciate how expressive and percussive it can be. I often turn to the piano when I’m working through writer’s block, and I still play any key parts on my own songs.
What was the first album you remember owning?
I was born in 1982, so CDs became popular right as I was entering my formative years. My first CDs came during the early ’90s grunge explosion—Nirvana, Smashing Pumpkins, and The Cranberries. Every Christmas Eve, my dad would take my sister and me to the local music store to choose a handful of CDs as part of our gift. I still think about how special that tradition was. While grunge may not directly influence my music today, I still connect with its emotion, rawness, and willingness to be imperfect—qualities I also value in the Americana music I’m drawn to now.
What kind of music did you love when you were younger?
After my grunge phase, I found myself drawn back to classic rock—Led Zeppelin, The Doors, Fleetwood Mac, David Bowie, and Queen. I spent countless hours listening to our local classic rock radio station, and that music reinforced something I still believe: truly great songs are timeless. It’s funny that I still play some of those songs decades later at cover gigs, and they continue to resonate with audiences.
What is the one song you wished you could have written yourself?
Any Paul Simon song. I love the way he combines vivid storytelling, unconventional lyrics, melody, and rhythm to draw listeners in. His style is completely his own and impossible to replicate.
Do you have any habits or rituals you go through when trying to write new music?
Not really. I save most of my discipline for exercise, because that takes real willpower! Songwriting usually comes in fragments—ideas show up in the shower, in the car, or late at night in a journal. I’ll capture voice notes on my phone, sit down with a guitar, or build lyrics around a chord progression. With a full-time job outside of music, creativity has to fit into the margins, so I’ve learned to grab ideas when they come. The constant start-and-stop can be frustrating, but it’s the reality I’m working within.
Who are your favourite artists you have found yourself listening to at the moment?
I’m drawn to Americana, and lately I’ve been especially inspired by Sarah Jarosz and the range of genres she has explored throughout her career. I love how she blends modern production with traditional roots-based sounds, creating music that feels both fresh and grounded. Her trio, I’m With Her, is incredible—their three-part harmonies can raise the hair on your arms and I’m envious of her opportunity to collaborate with such talent,
If you could open a show for anyone in the world, who would it be?
I’d love to open for one of the Americana artists I’ve long admired—Patty Griffin or Lucinda Williams would be incredible. I also have a true musician crush on John Mayer. He’s exceptionally talented, and his confidence is contagious, even though I know he has his own struggles like everyone else.
What do you find is the most rewarding part about being a musician?
I love the energy from performing. Much like a runners high, so I hear, a good gig can lift your mood for days. I also love the creativity of it, I am not good at physical art (painting and such) but I love the option of a sonic landscape.
And what is the most frustrating part?
The most frustrating part is the constant start-and-stop. With my current responsibilities, I can’t go all-in on music the way I sometimes wish I could. Balancing those two worlds can be difficult, even though I love them both for different reasons. I would love the freedom to tour, but for now, it isn’t in the cards.
And what is the best piece of advice you have received as a musician?
Advice to myself (LOL): You can’t replace what’s real. In an age of AI, people still crave genuine connection and the chance to feel something. Live shows are never perfect, but that’s part of what makes them so addictive—the shared, human experience in the room. That connection can’t be replicated by a robot.
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Lindsey Wood's new single 'Someday Love' is out now. Check it out in the player below.