Lina Cooper (EP72) - A Planting for the Future Episode

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Independent recording artist, singer/songwriter, producer, and musician, Lina Cooper, joins Team Derringer from her Los Angeles studio to talk about her music, her lyrics, and her experience participating in the recent Planting for the Future livestream concert. 

Lina was born and raised in the country of Ukraine. When she was 17, she moved to the US. Now she pursues her music career in Los Angeles, California under her name, along with her boyfriend Ryan Clure who is also a musician performing under the acronym XNK.

Besides discussing her recent livestream performance, Lina delves into her effective use of social media to promote her music and weighs the pros and cons of participating in livestream concerts. Throughout the conversation, she shares the stories behind some of her hit songs and opens up about her inspirations and influences, such as Matchbox 20, Maggie Rogers, The 1975, and Taylor Swift.

Lina Cooper joins Team Derringer for this Planting for the Future episode. Lina was born and raised in the country of Ukraine. When she was 17, she moved to the US. Now she pursues her music career in Los Angeles, California under her name, along with her boyfriend Ryan Clure who is also a musician performing under the acronym XNK.

Lina, a devoted listener of Derringer Discoveries, has contributed multiple voiceovers for the podcast in both English and Ukrainian. Team Derringer welcomes anyone reading this message to submit voiceovers—you may even hear your own voice in upcoming episodes.

Besides discussing her recent livestream performance, Lina delves into her effective use of social media to promote her music and weighs the pros and cons of participating in livestream concerts. Throughout the conversation, she shares the stories behind some of her hit songs and opens up about her inspirations and influences, such as Matchbox 20, Maggie Rogers, The 1975, and Taylor Swift.

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To follow-up on Dan Friedman's message at the beginning of this episode, please visit the Green Music Program, a non-profit organization.

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