WHAT’S NEW WITH LYNDA
NPR 2024 Tiny Desk Contest Submission
I submitted a new (and unreleased) song to NPR’s 2024 Tiny Desk Contest called “Are We All Okay?”
I would like to personally thank the man from Hinge who stood me up at the Hudson Hound on August 26, 2023 for the inspo. Fingers crossed for win!
Recorded at a tiny desk in The Attic in New York City, February 2024 with magical group of humans.
Carnegie Hall Debut!
On December 16th, 2023, I made my CARNEGIE HALL debut singing with The Cecilia Chorus of New York. We performed “Dona Nobis Pacem” by Ralph Vaughan-Williams and the WORLD PREMIERE of “Everyone, Everywhere” by Daron Hagen. It was a full circle moment for this former high school choir major.
The Normal Heart with Broadway for Arts Education
On December 1st, I had the honor of performing as the Bathhouse Singer to open the one-night benefit staged reading of “The Normal Heart” with Broadway for Arts Eduction starring Jordan Roth and Randy Graff.
I understudied the role of Dr. Emma played by Tony award winner, Randy Graff.
Keeping Time (Deluxe) Album
The 5 songs you know. The remixes. The acoustic. The songwriting voice memos. “Keeping Time (Deluxe) available on November 30th, 2023.
Happy Birthday, Lynda. <3
12 Angry Jurors Private Reading
Lynda performed Juror #5 in a private reading of “12 Angry Jurors” produced by Tessa Faye Productions at Playwrights Horizons
“Younger Then” on 90.7 WFUV NY Radio
“Younger Then (heart on my sleeve) was featured on WFUV’s NY Slice on August 10th, 2023. It was THRILLING to hear it on the radio!
“YOUNGER THEN (heart on my sleeve) Official Music Video
Directed, Concept, and Edited by Lynda DeFuria
DP & Videographer: Marty Lawson
Featuring “Memory Movie” edited by Lynda DeFuria with her personal footage
Hair and Makeup by: Lindsay Lavin @ Looks by Lavin
Production and Content Assistant: Regan Jackson
2023 NPR Tiny Desk Contest Submission
“Bright Days & Dark Night Girl” performed live and acoustic in Lynda’s NYC studio apartment at her (regular sized) desk for NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest 2023.
I’ll be going to Leesta Vall’s Brooklyn Studio this January to record one-of-a-kind vinyls for you!
Here's how it works: They’ll cut a 7" lathe cut vinyl record of a song of your choosing for each person who orders between now and the session date. No two records will be the same and only one copy of each will be made. Your record will include a one-of-a-kind performance from me cut specifically for you.
Leesta Vall Direct-to-Vinyl Session
In a whirlwind turn of events, I made my Kinky Boots Off-Broadway debut on November 19th and my official re-BOOT on Friday, November 4th. I will be playing Pat until this beautiful closes on November 20th at Stage 42. Come see us in the factory!
“Kinky Boots” Off-Broadway
Join me on Thursday, November 3rd at 9PM for a full band set and group hang to celebrate the release of “Keeping Time" at Rockwood Stage 2 in NYC!
“Keeping Time” EP Release Show Announced
“Keeping Time” Music Visual
Directed, Shot, & Edited by Lynda DeFuria
A meditation and celebration of who you’ve been, who you are, and who you will become.
(re) Moving, Recording & “Keeping Time”
It’s been a season of great transition. Getting back my “land legs,” moving back to New York, and creating new routine while finishing recording, mixing, and mastering my upcoming EP, “Keeping Time.” Follow me on Instagram (@LYNDAmonsterr) for the daily updates.
Another “Kinky” Closing
After 1 month of rehearsal in Tampa, Florida and 7.5 months onboard the Norwegian Encore sailing Alaska and the Caribbean playing Pat in the Tony award-winning musical “Kinky Boots,” I’m back on land!
This show continues to be a gift. I’m incredibly grateful for another opportunity to have been on stage and tell this this story.
Excited to hang up my boots and sea legs for a bit to finish my album and get some much needed family time. Follow me on Instagram (@LYNDAmonsterr) for my current adventures.
“Wake Me Up” with Power-Haus
This epic reimagining of “Wake Me Up” produced by Christian Reindl (originally by Avicii & Aloe Blacc) is available now everywhere music is heard.
Thank you to Power-Haus Creative and A&G Records.
First Sync Placement
BIG NEWS! I have had my first sync placement. You can hear “Something To Do With Love” on Episode 2 of Netflix’s new show, “TwentySomethings: Austin.”
Thank you to the team at A&G!
Release of George Harrison Cover “Give Me Love” (Give Me Peace on Earth)
George Harrison wrote that “Give Me Love” is “a prayer and personal statement between me, the Lord, and whoever likes it.” For me, it is the same. “Give Me Love” is a mantra, a prayer, a wish, a meditation, a quiet moment speaking something bigger than oneself into existence.
I feel honored to share my version of “Give Me Love” with you and hope it finds its way into the soundtrack your holiday and new year season.
“Give Me Love (Give Me Peace on Earth)” is available everywhere music is heard.
“Heavy” Official Music Video
Check out my newest music video for “Heavy.” An exploration of feeling “in your head,” and confronting old ways and younger days. Shot in the West Village by Marty Lawson and edited by yours truly.
KINKY BOOTS on Norwegian Cruise Line’s “Encore”
I’m returning to “The Factory” in the Tony-award winning Broadway musical, “Kinky Boots!” For the next 7 months, I’ll be playing Pat on Norwegian Cruise Line’s “Encore” Ship.
Come cruise with me! Check out itinerary and dates here.
“Something To Do With Love” Official Music Video
Check out my newest music video celebrating feel-good vibes and all love! Don’t forget to like, comment, and share, AND add “STDWL” to your summer playlist!
New Single “Something To Do With Love” Releases April 16th, 2021
My new pop bop is available for your ears and dancing enjoyment everywhere music is heard.
LDF Music Store Launch
I have launched my very first ONLINE STORE selling sheet music and instrumental tracks for my original songs! LDF Music for all of your future audition and singing musical adventure needs.
A big thank you to Adria Barbosa for transcriptions and fancifying the piano accompaniments.
Very Cool Announcement Soon
Announcing... a very cool announcement coming soon. I’ll give you a hint… it involves music.
Check out this mini-one woman show to find out more.
Lefuturewave Blog & Spotify Playlist Feature
Check out the full feature of Lynda at lefuturewave here & listen to “The Finish Line” featured in their “Indie Zone” & “Pop & Indie” Spotify Playlists!
New LDF: “The Finish Line” and beyond
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Summer 2020: Work with Lynda Online!
Want to learn how to sing or write your very own songs? Or does your audition book need some refreshing? I am offering my private lessons as well as a few super awesome group classes for students of all ages all summer online. Let’s make some music!
Beyond the Shelter: A Benefit for New Alternatives
Lynda will be singing amongst a diverse cast of Broadway, TV, film, dance, and opera stars for an Interactive Virtual Pride Kick-Off Party and concert to raise money for LGBTQ+ homeless youth. Hosted by Matthew Johnson Harris. 100% of proceeds will go to New Alternatives
Tune in THURSDAY, JUNE 4th at 8PM (est) streaming live on Youtube.
ROCK THE AUDITION’S Winner for “Best Alternative Self-Tape”
Lynda was awarded an honorable mention for “Best Alternative Self-Tape” in Rock the Audition’s “#ReshapeYourSelfTape Challenge.” Out of over 150 submissions, Lynda’s “soft and gentle” take on Patty Griffin’s “Let Him Fly” caught the judges attention. “She gave us story, and environment, and her acting knocked it out of the park! We were captivated with the simplicity!”
New Single “Hiding From Love”
Listen and download Lynda’s newest single “Hiding From Love.” This marks Lynda’s first new music release since her sophomore album “Ticking Clocks” in 2013.
The Shrill Collective’s Musical Adaptation of “TRIFLES’
Catch Lynda as Minnie Wright in a reimagining of the play TRIFLES, by proto-feminist playwright Susan Glaspell.
The Shrill Collective expands upon the original text, interweaving folk music and giving voice to the play's unseen central figure, Minnie Wright.
TRIFLES runs January 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25 at St. Paul’s Church of Williamsburg
Here She Comes A Caroling!
Lynda spent the 2019 holiday season rocking a hoop skirt and the alto line with The Yuletide Carolers.
Directing World Premiere Production of
“A Period Piece”
Lynda directs the world premiere production of Megan Bussiere’s “A Period Piece” presented by The Shrill Collective.
Swing It, Sister
Now that Lynda is back from touring with KINKY BOOTS, you can watch all 13 episodes of her hit vlog (she thinks it’s a hit and at least 5 other people agree) “Swing It, Sister” on Youtube.
KINKY BOOTS National Tour
Lynda is THRILLED to be touring the US and Canada with the Tony award-winning musical, KINKY BOOTS, as the Female Swing (covering 5 roles) from December 2019 thru June 2019!