dreamy cottagerock 💐

Born and raised in a small town outside of Pittsburgh, songwriter and producer Brenna Slate invented her musical project Lounna out of a love for storytelling. Known for her signature blend of indie folk, rock, and Americana, Lounna has cultivated a sound that she dubs “dreamy cottagerock” – a unique genre that evokes a sense of warm nostalgia with powerful, personal lyrics and themes of grief, healing, and living life intentionally.

In January 2025, Lounna released her sophomore studio album Garden For Winter, a deep reflection of life’s evermoving seasons, rooted in lessons of resilience and perseverance and woven with imagery of the impending spring after a long, liminal winter. Co-produced with local engineer and producer Daniel Blake, Garden For Winter also includes collaborations with artists Gabrielle Gutierrez and Reliable Child. The album has garnered praise from indie music blogs and even earned Lounna the title of WYEP’s Pittsburgh Artist of the Week during the week of release.

Since her debut When I’m Home and its follow-up When I’m Home (Again), Slate’s storytelling has resonated with listeners through the gentle vulnerability, folk melodies, and themes that highlight our shared humanity. Lounna’s music is a soundtrack for the quiet moments of reflection, reminding us of what it means to remain hopeful even amidst the darkness. 

Proceeds from music sales donated to Black, Young, and Educated.

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Pittsburgh Musician, Song Writer, Singer.  About 90% of the music I do I write, play, sing and produce myself.  Some covers obviously I didn't write but I love writing, playing, singing and producing.    Before I went into the Marine Corps I really wanted to be a musician and make that my profession.  Well, I had a calling in the Marine Corps and stayed there for 21 years.  It was until about 4 or 5 years ago where I was able to focus in on music the way I had always dreamed about.  I am starting to move to a little more mix of styles of music.  I think I will just continue to grow and come up with new ideas and concepts.    

Keyboard player starting to explore song writing, singing, and other instruments. Enjoy collaborating with other musicians. Have lived and travelled all over, currently in Pittsburgh.

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