It’s exciting, and a little bit surreal, to have a new album released into the world! For a few years there, I wasn’t sure that I would make any more music. It was the belief and dedication of my writing partner, Matt Juliano (check out his band Beemo here), that gave this project a real chance. He and I had been performing together and writing music for several years. When the world shut down in 2020, Matt had the idea that we could record some of the music we had written together. Some of these songs had never been heard by anyone before. Some of them were half-finished. Some were just a few bars of melody or mandolin that weren’t even a complete thought yet. I am really proud of what we were able to create under such extreme circumstances! A lot of this music was created remotely, since I moved from Orlando to Atlanta in 2021. I drove to Orlando in October of 2021 to record the vocals — and we recorded all the vocals for the whole album in one day. Mike from Dreamwalker Music Productions is a wizard, and both Matt and I have really appreciated his contributions to our work.

Album art by Alyssa Reimenschneider

     For me, it’s been an emotional ride. Things were really going well for me prior to March 2020 when it came to music. Matt and I were gigging almost every weekend. My music had played on the radio. And in a flash, it was all gone. Or so I thought! I see now that a creative person is always that — even when they aren’t able to express in the same way. I am optimistic in feeling like those years taught me more and deepened my spirit in a way that has changed me. I look forward to more music in the future, and I’m keeping an open mind about what that looks like and sounds like for me.

     This album is an homage to 1950s rockabilly music — with the twist that most of the guitar solos have been changed to mandolin solos to feature Matt’s incredible playing. We are excited for you to listen! 

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After what feels like forever...I'm happy to let you know that I've got a new project in the works! Some of you might be familiar with my mandolin player and writing partner, Matt Juliano. If not, check out his project Have Mandolin Will Travel.

Well, Matt and I were chatting in the spring, and we decided to take some music we've been writing for years and finally record it! Along the way, we've written some new stuff, too. I can't wait for you all to hear it!

We are recording, once again, with the incredible Mike Walker of Dreamwalker Music Evolution. 

This 6-song album is as rockabilly as we've yet been. You'll hear some more bluesy tunes and some more upbeat countrified songs.

It felt so great to be back in the studio! 

In the meantime, check out the single I released last year, called "Love Me With Wings" and stay tuned!

Peace, Love and Rockabilly!

Amanda Lyn

Hi All!

I hope this post finds you healthy and stealing as much happiness as you possibly can during this global crisis. My heart goes out to everyone at this time, as we are all struggling in our own way. Lend a hand when you can. Ask for help when you need! Community is so essential at moments like this (and always, really). 

I'm doing my best to add a little light to the world in the ways I know how. I've been participating in some livestreams and doing some live performing on my Facebook and Instagram pages, so check that out if it would make you smile! Below is a link to a recent live radio show I did called Live 'N' Kickin' Orlando hosted by BK Andersen. We had a great time!

Peace, love and rockabilly,

Amanda Lyn

Hey everyone!

Hope all is well in your neck of the woods! I've been a busy bee working on a lot of gigging and music-making. Happy to get to do what I love every single day. I wanted to update you all on something new that's in the works. Well...somethings plural. Right now, I'm working on recording and releasing 3 new singles. It's been an awesome collaboration with Dreamwalker Music Evolution (dreamwalkermusicevolution.com). My good friend and mandolin player, Matt Juliano, has also been a huge part of it. One of the songs is a cowrite that we made together! And proof that Matt is capable of writing a sappy love song. Haha! Don't take his scowl too seriously. 

The first single that will be released is an uptempo song called "Love Me With Wings". This one is really special to me, and I'm loving how it's sounding! The song is about loving someone so much that you give them freedom to be themselves and do what they have to do. It's a song for anyone who has ever had a long-distance love. It's for anyone who believes that love returns when it's ready. That love isn't about control but allowing things to be. It's my way of expressing my truth, which is that we are never truly separate from the ones that we love. Love connects across any obstacle. 

I'm so looking forward to you all getting to hear some new music from me soon!

Until then...

Peace, love and rockabilly,

Amanda Lyn <3 

I was so excited to be chosen out of 44 awesome submissions to play a show at The Abbey as part of the Tiny Desk Orlando Favorites taping for WMFE 90.7, which is the local NPR station! You can watch the replay of the entire show via the links in the article I'll link here. 

The Orlando community has been so good to me! I hope you enjoy the music and the interview, and let me know what you think. 

Peace, love and rockabilly,

Amanda Lyn (and Rosie) 

Hey out there!!

It's been a hot minute since I posted on here, and I figured it was time to break the silence. I recently did a guest appearance on the podcast "That One Creative Show", and I'm really excited about it! I love Manny's mission, and he has facilitated some cool conversations with creatives from various fields. To hear my featured episode, click here! 

I'll post again soon to let you know more about what I've been up to!

As always...

Peace, love and rockabilly,

Amanda Lyn (and Rosie)

Around March of last year, I was feeling pretty low. I was 3 months out of college with a Theatre degree and no job despite auditioning for many. It felt like all I was facing was rejection - in my personal and professional life. I was talking with a friend about my music. I was crying, saying, "Sometimes, I wonder why I bother. What I'm doing doesn't mean anything. No one's listening." She grabbed me and hugged me and looked me in the eyes. She said, "No. Don't ever say that. What you're doing matters. Look at me and listen. It does matter." Well, exactly the next day I got offered a performing job that I didn't even audition for. And if you told me then, I wouldn't have believed you, but less than a year and a half later, I heard a song I wrote on the radio for the first time! What if I had given up then? What if I didn't have a dear friend to encourage me? 

My point here is this: it matters. You matter. Your work matters.

Thank God I had someone in my life in that moment to remind me of those facts. Recently, that same friend was feeling similarly about her own journey. Why am I bothering? I got the opportunity to give her words right back to her when she needed them.

There is so much white noise telling us that we can't, or we won't, or we're not worthy of the life of our dreams. That's some bullsh***, y'all. Every person is inherently worthy. You have the talents and passions and dreams you have for a reason. Don't ever let the world convince you that they are worthless. Sometimes, life calls for us to keep chugging along even when we can't see the dawn breaking. Keep the faith. Keep chugging! You will see the rewards of your hard work and dedication, and it will come to you in mysterious and glorious ways. I know this for a fact, because I've lived it. I am living it! 

Sending love to you wherever you are in the world!

Peace, love and rockabilly,

Amanda Lyn (and Rosie)

Hey y'all!! Super excited about all the radio airplay I've been receiving lately. Truth be told...this is the first time any of my music has made its way onto the radio, and I've been writing for 12 years. Yay for life's victories! I'm feeling very grateful to the people of Rockabilly Radio who have chosen to play some of my tracks, to Jerry at WPRK who has given me some spins, and to George Gray of Pirate Radio 104.7 for interviewing me and playing my music. 

If you want to hear the replay of DJ bacpac's show where she featured "Die Smilin'" in her Women in Rockabilly segment, click here.

If you want to hear the full interview with George Gray, click here.

Thanks for supporting my music!

As always...

Peace, love and rockabilly,

Amanda Lyn (and Rosie)

Today is the day! You can listen to my new EP, Timeless, on all digital music platforms. I'll put all the links for that below. You can also purchase a CD from my store right here on my website. If you buy the CD through my website, I'll even sign it for you. Woohoo! T-shirts will be available for purchase soon, as well. 

But wait...there's more! I released a live music video for my song "Die Smilin'" today to go along with the new EP. So much excitement over here! Check out the music video by clicking here. 

Thanks to everyone who is supporting me during this time. I hope you enjoy the music!

And now for the links:

For Spotify, click here.

For iTunes, click here. 

For Cdbaby.com, click here. 

For Amazon Music, click here. 

For Google Play, click here. 

Of course, you can also listen to the album right here on my website in the music tab.

As always...

Peace, love and rockabilly,

Amanda Lyn (and Rosie)

You pour your heart, soul and guts, your time, money, energy and faith, all your love for someone into this thing, and suddenly, it's there in your hand.

You've given birth to this incredible creation. You think you'll feel such pride, such joy and accomplishment. And instead you're paralyzed with fear. What if they don't like it? What if they do? Even more frightening, what if they don't care? What if this thing that means the world to me is met with deafening silence?

I feel the fear. I give my creation to the world anyway. From the moment I wrote the first song on this album, I've been slowly stripping my armor off and allowing myself to be seen. The last bit of chain mail is falling to the floor, and it's a relief on some level. But I'm left completely vulnerable. Grateful to be singing my songs. Thankful to know the man who co-wrote this music without even knowing. He helped me find my voice again by the simple act of believing in me. 

I'm hopeful that my stories will touch others in a meaningful way. There are so many emotions! Please hear me and feel the love that flows through this music. That's all I ask.