It’s been over a year since La Luz left their hometown of Seattle and took their seismic sounds to Los Angeles. Trading constant drizzle for sunshine has proven so inspirational, Shana Cleveland (lead vocals/guitar) promises it’s helped produce their best record yet.
During our phone call, Cleveland is off the grid with spotty reception and no internet in the sleepy Northern California town of Grass Valley. In the thick of the surf band’s longest break yet, she’s taking a breather from city life to focus on writing and personal projects. Although La Luz finished recording and mixing their new album last November, it’ll be at least another six months until it’s released. Cleveland says the wait is frustrating—though her retreat has been idyllic, she’s itching to get back on the road.
“You think it’s going to be really nice, but then it just starts to make you question everything about your life and what [you’re] doing to contribute to the universe,” she explains with a laugh.