Our very own program director, Jason Tougaw, has a new article in his regular column for Psychology Today, about the revolutionary grief of Lynn Breedlove’s new album.

The album,  Why I Like Dead Guys, is a series of elegies about those how have passed from Breedlove’s life, including his father and step-mother, who were murdered by his step-brother. Jason Tougaw tracks how these songs aren’t bogged down in pure sadness but tap into larger creative storytelling. As Tougaw puts it:

“Tragedy becomes the background for a song cycle focused on the emotional intricacy of relationships. Anger and resentment are part of the story, but so are love, admiration, and wily humor.”

Most of us have lost people. Those of us who have, know how heavy that weight feels. Maybe this album, and Jason’s article, are for us–why not start by reading the article first:

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-elusive-brain/202604/grief-storytelling-and-identity