Lanusa

Lanusa is an independent soul folk songwriter from Nashville based in Virginia. Her sound blends folk storytelling with alternative rock and neo soul influences, featuring rhythmically distinctive guitar backing dynamic vocals and lyrics that reward close listening. Raised in Nashville, Lanusa later found creative homes in North Carolina and New York, regularly performing at venues like Rockwood Music Hall, Arlene’s Grocery, and Piano’s. Her independent release “Skeletons As Leavers” was praised for its emotional power and lyricism, called “haunting and musically mature”, and drawing comparison to Lianne La Havas. Latest releases include the Smoking to the Sky EP in 2025, and Going Gone LP in 2026.