Feature: The Linda Brady Revival Decodes ‘Deep Brain Stimulator’
Can you tell us about the inspiration behind 'Deep Brain Stimulator' and the story it tells?
What story does the listener think the album tells? That’s all that matters. I will tell you that I really do have a deep brain stimulator in my head. It helps control symptoms of the neurological disease I have.
The album was inspired, for sure. Writing songs is a spiritual thing. The songs came to me in ways that seemed supernatural.
Were there any challenges or breakthrough moments during the songwriting process for this album?
It was a physical challenge to muster enough energy to do what needed to be done. In my mind, I wanted to do 100 things a day, but in reality, I could only do 50. And looking back, I see how every frustration and delay was necessary to make the album we did.
Which song(s) do you like the best and why?
“The Barkers” is my favorite. It took me a year to finish. It has a lot of imagery in it and is a very important song to me because I spent so much time on it, and when it was finished, I knew it.
How did you get started in music, and what inspired you to become a singer-songwriter?
Hating high school. I wrote songs to get things out of my system and I still do. But when I started, one of the only women with an electric guitar was Chrissie Hynde, who is completely and utterly genuine. She doesn’t get sucked into the culture telling her who she is. She was the role model I had in this business, and I’m grateful to her for that, and for the songs, of course.
Do you have any memorable on-stage moments or performances that stand out to you?
A lot of late nights playing to two drunks in a bar. I guess they call it paying dues. And then, other nights playing to fantastic, appreciative audiences. Hills and valleys, just like life.