Lia Braswell is Stepping Into the Spotlight with Mesmerizing New Pop Single “But I’m Ready”

If you’ve ever seen Lia Braswell thrashing behind a drum kit with A Place To Bury Strangers or channeling raw energy onstage with Le Butcherettes, you might think you’ve got her all figured out. But surprise! — Braswell has just taken a bold step into the spotlight with her latest solo single, “But I’m Ready,” and trust us, she absolutely is.

Painted in vibrant hues and shimmering with textured sonic brilliance, “But I’m Ready” is a lush, dream-pop gem that glows with both confidence and vulnerability. It’s the kind of track that feels like stepping into a warm, technicolor dream — floating synths, glittering melodies, and Braswell’s ethereal voice drawing you deeper with every beat. You can practically see the colors when you listen — like neon brushstrokes across a dusky sky.

The single comes hot on the heels of her debut solo album Rising, an album that announced her evolution from renowned drummer to front-and-center auteur. And make no mistake: Lia Braswell didn’t just dabble in pop — she dove in with poise, pulling from her rich history of sonic exploration and stage-honed mastery.

“But I’m Ready” is more than just a catchy pop song — it’s a mission statement. It’s the sound of an artist claiming her space, transforming the kind of fear that comes with going solo into something graceful and electric. With sonic nods to Kate Bush’s daring experimentalism and Cocteau Twins’ ambient mysticism — plus the bounce and flash of modern synthwave — Braswell is building her own universe. And it's one you’ll want to live in.

There’s a hypnotic pull to the track, a kaleidoscopic swirl of sound that feels both intimate and immense. Maybe it’s her experience performing around the world — from Coachella to Cruel World — or maybe it’s her uncanny ability to write lyrics that cut gently but deeply, but Lia doesn’t just sing to you; she draws you in.

In short? This isn’t a first-timer’s wobbly step. “But I’m Ready” feels like the confident strut of an artist fully in command of her vision. And if this is any indication of what’s to come, we’re more than ready, too.

So go on, hit play. Let yourself get swept away. Lia Braswell’s ready — and you should be, too.

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