On the back of his debut album, Nothing Matters Anyway, and after nearly a year of touring with
artists like Yam Haus, Windser, and Ber, Minneapolis songwriter, producer, and multi-
instrumentalist Landon Conrath is gearing up to release his EP I’m Alive... So It’s Fine.

Unsurprisingly, fans are already singing along to recent singles like “Broken” word for word. As
the song title suggests, the EP was born out of an explosive writing period during a tumultuous
time for Landon. “The entire project came from a singular, but painful, experience,” says Landon.
And while “it wasn’t cool to go through'' the power that it gives to the work is evident in every song.
What you will recognize in I'm Alive... So It’s Fine is Landon’s distinct sound of hook-based indie-
pop. His smooth vocals, deeply personal lyrics, signature melodies, and simple but ear-sticking
beats have defined his style and drawn in listeners by the millions. But like all happy accidents
that gleam their iconic meaning in retrospect, it wasn't a conscious choice. “Your sound should
be what’s available to you,” says Landon, “Initially, we didn’t have enough mics to record drums,
so we used samples. It was a crutch at first, and now it defines my sound.”

Since those early sessions, Landon’s production skills have evolved with intricate layers and
experimental vocal effects. “November” juxtaposes glitchy electronic trills with earthy acoustics
and a bouncing bass riff. Lyrically, Landon unpacks an uncertain relationship and feelings of
regret - a theme that runs through the project. “Space Invader,” a song that truly sounds
otherworldly, was built around an acoustic guitar melody that blossomed into a playful collage of
textures. I’m Alive... So It’s Fine boasts a diverse musical landscape for Landon, highlighting his
unique playfulness, and fresh approach to songwriting.

Mixed in is a defined sense of physicality. Most of the project was recorded in an echoing room.
“I wanted the feeling of the space between our instruments to be present on the track,” says
Landon. It’s a sentiment that carries through in the lyrics. In “Funeral Home,” friend and featured
artist Ber’s verse is an added layer of storytelling to an already emotive track. Location plays a
huge role in many of Landon’s songs. He wants elements of the real world to exist in his music.
“I mention a lot of chain restaurants and grocery stores in my music because it’s a physical place
people can relate to.”

Speaking of physical places, live music has always been an integral part of Landon’s story. At his
shows, Landon doesn’t spend much time in the green room, rather opting for the merch table to

get to know his fans. “We don’t get a lot of passive fans that come to the show. They know every

single word, and everyone has a personal story connected to the music.”

Landon’s fans connect with his deeply personal lyrics and emotional struggles. Songs like “Deep
End” dive into his issues of anxiety and depression. Landon doesn’t shy away from being honest
about his experience. “Falling Pieces,” the longest song on the project, finds Landon at his most
epic with a powerful building drum sequence as a line calls out from the crescendo: “I’m not
alright.”

This kind of honesty points to the core of his relationship with his fans. While many artists,
understandably hunger for viral moments and streaming playlists, Landon is concerned about
building a community. It’s no wonder, then, that his goal of being an artist who can move
thousands of tickets wherever he goes is quickly becoming a reality. That’s not to say that he isn’t
also pulling numbers. Landon’s first run of Nothing Matters Anyway vinyl sold out in one hour. He
has over 200k views on YouTube, his single “2AM” is now past 6 million streams on Spotify, and
he’s got over 3 million monthly streams. He’s also received critical acclaim from Ones to Watch,
The Current, MPLS Magazine, MN Daily, Variance Magazine, and many more.

In the midst of all this momentum, Landon is already back to writing for his next project. But before
we get ahead of ourselves.... I'm Alive... So It's Fine releases September 29.