Come Spy With Me – Interview with Palmyra Delran

I usually come up with a title or a bit of a story, then exaggerate from there.

Lyrics – they could be meaningful, or ridiculous. Ya gotta either laugh, cry, or think. Of course the song has to be catchy, too. My favorite songs are packed with hooks & harmonies.

Not really scared. You should be prepared to show some skin if you’re gonna write something personal. Or else don’t write it – just think it. I may not admit it’s about me, though. That’s the easy out.

I Thought You Said That You Were Gonna Kill Yourself

Let’s talk about your new album “Come Spy With Me”, is there a link/common theme among all its songs?

I kind of just went with the idea of having different guests on the record. That could be a thread. But maybe it’s more of a collection of songs. I’m really happy with it, and hope people dig it!

I always thought there should be more birthday songs, and realized that “the forgotten middle child” should have their own.

I didn’t write that one. It’s a cover of a song by ’70s girl band – Fanny – that we used to play in my old band – the Friggs. I always loved playing it, and thought it would be cool to give it the T. Rex treatment.

I do remember writing that with Friggs songwriting pal – Jezebel. We were sitting in my living room playing guitars and joking about people who are grouchy for no reason. There will always be people like that stomping around.

I just got done a tour on the west coast, and have one more gig this year at Cafe Nine in New Haven, CT on Dec 8. I’m gonna spend the winter working on some music and on the radio show. And of course, hanging with my pooch!