Lauren Minear Speaks Her Truth on New Single “Bullshit” — A Fierce Prelude to Upcoming Album BOXING DAY

With her new single “Bullshit,” Nashville-born, New York-based singer-songwriter Lauren Minear sheds her skin and steps boldly into a new chapter. The track, a fiery burst of catharsis and clarity, signals the arrival of her forthcoming album BOXING DAY (out October 17th).

Known for her raw lyricism and emotional honesty, Minear channels her dual perspective as a therapist and mother into an anthem of authenticity and release. Written the morning after a pivotal therapy session, “Bullshit” finds Minear confronting her own tendency to please and smooth over — reclaiming anger as a form of liberation.

With crisp vocals, sharp storytelling, and production by Dan Weeks and Dan Barracuda, the song marks a confident evolution in Minear’s sound. It’s both a middle finger and a mirror — a testament to how truth-telling, even when uncomfortable, can lead to transformation.

As Minear prepares for the BOXING DAY album release show at Sugar Mouse in NYC, she sat down to talk about therapy, motherhood, and the courage to speak your mind.

“Bullshit” was sparked by a therapy session and a push to write from a place of anger. Can you walk us through that moment and how it shaped both the song and your perspective as a songwriter?

A: Sure - the moment itself was very simple. I am lucky to have a long-term relationship with a therapist who knows me well, and who knows that I, like many, struggle to express anger effectively. We were talking about that struggle one day and she suggested I try writing a song about it. I wrote “Bullshit” first thing the next morning. I think the experience reinforced my perspective as a songwriter, which is that showing up is half the battle. You can’t really wait for inspiration to strike - you just have to show up every day and make something. Every now and then, a great idea pops out, and that was my experience with this song. It felt like it was inside of me waiting to emerge, and I just happened to open the right door at the right time.

Your work as a therapist and mother often influences your storytelling. How did those roles inform the themes of authenticity and self-expression that run through “Bullshit” and your upcoming album BOXING DAY?

A: Motherhood has taught me that there is power in vulnerability. I don’t think I could have written this album before I became a mom. I just wasn’t as brave before because I didn’t need to be. Parenting reduces you to your essence, and for me, that’s storytelling. I write now because it’s the best tool I have in the face of profound uncertainty.

Q: The track feels like both a release of pent-up emotion and a confident declaration. What was it like to step into a bolder, more confrontational sound compared to your earlier work?

A: The more songs I write, the closer I get to myself. This song felt like coming home.

Q: You’ve had a rich and varied path—mentorship in Nashville at 14, a social work degree, and a pandemic-era return to music. How have these twists shaped the voice and honesty we hear on this new single?

A: There is an urgency to my music because I took so much time away from it. I had a lot of work to do on myself to be confident and resilient enough to put myself out there as an artist, but as a result, my message is potent. It’s 20 years in the making.

Q: As you prepare to release BOXING DAY and take the stage at Sugar Mouse, what do you hope listeners take away from this new chapter in your artistry—and from speaking their own truth, even when it’s uncomfortable?

A: Every time I share or perform my work, my intention is to make people feel more connected and human.

“Bullshit” is out September 12th on all streaming platforms.BOXING DAY arrives October 17th, with a release show at