We talked to Florida based alternative creator Lorna about her upcoming music and advice on community.
You encourage other Black/POC to not be afraid to try out alternative styles. Have you ever considered exploring a different alternative style/subculture?
I’m into anything I can get my hands on. I think it’s actually important to explore all your potential options or interests. You don’t have to be one thing and box yourself, so yes I have!
Are you sticking to metal or do you plan to explore other genres?
I mean if I’m being honest I’ll probably explore. It’s just in my nature.
What can you tell us about your upcoming release and where can we find it?
Well, I’m still recording this EP, but it’ll be out this year! I’m so shocked at the response I received after announcing it, so now I definitely want to make sure it’s super good.
Many people complain that the Black and POC alternative scene isn’t united/is toxic, but you seem to have found a good, comfortable community. Do you have any tips for others?
Support your local community! Go to shows, drag your poc friends to shows! Start communicating with POCs that have a similar interest as you via online or in real life! I was so lucky to meet my kindred spirit Morgan, from Poontickler, and you know, becoming friends with her really showed me that there are so many POC females dominating in the metal scene right now. Y’all gotta get in this! Oh, and go to a Punk Black show!
One of Alt Darling’s main missions is to provide representation to Black and other POC alts. Would you say you had that growing up? How would you like representation to be going forward if you could change anything?
No, we absolutely did not have that! In fact most poc alt’s my age seem to have a similar white-washed upbringing in the metal scene. We’ve always been here, we’re just as talented as everyone else. Like a lot of things, this music was built off the backs of black people. Going forward I think I’d just like to see MORE. Blast us 24/7, we just need more more more