Season 1 Ep 3 - Off the Record with LANY: "I think there's a lot of growth happening on the inside."

Hosted by Editor-in-Chief Lisa Konicki, Off the Record features in-depth conversations with top music artists, exploring their musical journeys, the craft of songwriting, and personal stories behind the music. Off the Record continues its first season with a powerful new episode. In Episode 3, available now, Konicki sits down with Paul Klein, frontman of the platinum-selling band LANY, for an in-depth conversation about the band’s new album, 'Soft.' Klein opens up about the personal journey behind the record—one that began with a life-altering car accident that reshaped his creative perspective. After the accident, Klein found himself rediscovering vulnerability and turning life’s challenging moments into his most compelling songwriting yet. “I think there's a lot of growth happening on the inside that was just somehow reflected in the songs coming out of me,” Klein says. “As I fought to get my softness back, I noticed that I was using better words, and I just felt like I had a deeper well to pull from. I just felt like the songs were more honest and beautiful and coming from a better place.” It’s honest. It’s raw. It’s everything fans love about Off the Record. Whether you're a longtime LANY listener or love hearing artists get real about their craft, this episode delivers a look behind the curtain. #lany #paulklein #soft #songwriting #americansongwriter #musician Timestamps: 0:00 Start 0:48 Grand Ole Opry debut and returning to Nashville 1:51 Why Paul comes to Nashville (songwriting trips) 3:06 Fun rapid-fire questions (nicknames, socks, acting, cooking, etc.) 7:14 Paul’s classical piano training and childhood music 13:14 How LANY formed: YMCA friendship and moving to LA 16:29 Meaning of “LANY” and LA vs NYC 17:17 From trio to duo and band evolution 19:02 The sound of the new album “Soft” 21:02 Paul’s Vespa accident 25:15 Rebuilding identity and personal growth 26:28 Album cover meaning (lamb, bandages, softness vs strength) 28:22 Exploration of masculinity, vulnerability, sensitivity 32:35 Learning to choose healthier relationships 34:58 Transitioning from duo to solo artist 39:15 “Love Was All I Had” and new creative themes Subscribe to our channel for more great videos like this: https://bit.ly/3IAaMHM Enter the American Songwriter Lyric Contest: https://bit.ly/3tEOYWn Enter the American Songwriter Song Contest: https://bit.ly/3A7qvtU Follow ▶ Website: https://www.americansongwriter.com ▶ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmericanSongwriterMagazine ▶ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AmerSongwriter ▶ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/americansongwriter/ ▶ Twitch: https://twitch.tv/americansongwriter

Added 12 Apr 2026