Written and recorded entirely during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown, "Stay Alive" is a stark, intimate acoustic album that captures a moment of isolation and resilience.
- The album was recorded at Grace's home studio in Chicago, with overdubs sent remotely to Steve Albini for mastering.
- "Stay Alive" was released on October 1, 2020, by Polyvinyl Records, with a portion of the proceeds going to the Marsha P. Johnson Institute.
- The album features guest appearances from Against Me! bandmates Atom Willard and Tommy Williams, who contributed remotely.
Laura Jane Grace is a Chicago-based singer-songwriter and musician, best known as the founder, lead singer, songwriter, and guitarist of the punk rock band Against Me!. She is a prominent figure in the punk scene, recognized for her raw, confessional songwriting and outspoken activism. In 2020, Grace released "Stay Alive," a collection of songs written and recorded during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown. This album marked a return to a more intimate, acoustic sound for Grace, contrasting with the larger, electric sound of Against Me!.
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