Avery Lake

In the artist’s words: Describe one of your earliest musical memories in detail. Learning guitar and music theory as a kid wasn’t always easy, but I’m glad I did. I started with poetry, and during my studies, songwriting became my way of processing and expressing ideas. What are your top 3 all-time favorite albums on Apple Music, and why? Why did you choose these three albums in particular? Ben Harper, Fight for Your Mind John Lennon, Imagine Saez, Jours étranges I chose these albums because they shaped my vision—one inspires hope, another captures the search for meaning, and the last challenges me to reflect on society. Each carries powerful lyrics that open the possibility of better days. Find a song of yours on Apple Music that you love and tell us what makes it special. Tell us why you chose this song. “Jadis' Gift” Jadis’ Gift" is special because it plays with the idea of temptation—how what seems like a gift can sometimes be a curse. It’s a haunting reflection on the hidden costs of desire. What’s one of the most memorable moments in your career so far? Getting personal messages from listeners who connect with my music. I use music to ask questions about what it means to be human, and knowing it sparks reflection in others is incredibly meaningful. Is there anything left on your bucket list as an artist or band? I just released my debut album, Singular Dust, and I’m now working on an EP, Alice. I’m always full of ideas, but I don’t plan too far ahead—music just happens when it’s ready. I’m excited to see where it takes me next.