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Unidentified woman. Whenever I see this phrase beneath an old photograph of a gathering of artists, I hear a ghostly whisper, She was just somebody's lover. Who cares? Lots of us. And the fact is, this nameless person lost to history was most likely as interesting an artist as her renowned companions. Fame is a thin beam, leaving many fascinating individuals, especially women, in the dark. Writers such as Linda Nochlin, Francine Prose and Gail Levin cast a broader light in their search for overlooked and underappreciated creators, and now Lisa Thaler joins their ranks, albeit as an accidental biographer.

Welcome to the latest edition of the Couch Sessions, in which Rock Shrink Lisa Thaler, LCSW, tackles the music career-related anxieties and fears of our readers. Dear Rock Shrink, I am very frustrated with a situation I find myself in. About two years ago I joined a band at my friend’s suggestion: they needed a [...]

Welcome to the latest edition of the Couch Sessions, in which Rock Shrink Lisa Thaler, LCSW, tackles the music career-related anxieties and fears of our readers. OK, here is my problem. I’m 42 and have been playing my whole life. 99 percent of my gigs have been clubs, bars or arenas. For some reason, I [...]

Welcome to the latest edition of the Couch Sessions, in which Rock Shrink Lisa Thaler, LCSW, tackles the music career-related anxieties and fears of our readers. Dear Rock Shrink, This may sound kind of weird, but I have a question about my girlfriend. She used to be really into my music but lately it’s like [...]