JANUARY 2ND
JANUARY 2ND
THE CONCEPT ALBUM
Peyota Bisbee is a hauntingly cinematic concept album by Lady Cactus, blending country, folk, Americana, and rock to tell the story of a young woman caught between life and death. Trapped in a coma, Peyota Bisbee journeys through a surreal, Western-inspired landscape—a liminal space where her deepest fears, regrets, and longings collide. This album is a raw, introspective exploration of the human condition, with each song serving as a chapter in her emotional odyssey.
As Peyota confronts heartbreak, loneliness, and the weight of her own memories, she grapples with larger themes of religion, self-discovery, and hope. Ultimately, Peyota Bisbee is a deeply personal journey about transformation and the choice to face life’s hardest truths in order to find peace.
CATERPILLAR
CATERPILLAR
Released on July 2, 2023, Caterpillar is Lady Cactus’s debut album, an eclectic collection of indie pop, folk, alt-pop, and Americana rock that captures the raw, unrefined energy of its creation. With minimal equipment—just one microphone, a mic stand, headphones, and a few instruments—the album feels entirely DIY, embodying the youthful spirit of its creator. Comprising songs that had been sitting on the shelf for years, many of which were shared with friends and family long before they were released, Caterpillar is an unpolished but deeply heartfelt offering.
The album’s varied sound reflects the freedom of working without constraints, allowing the artist to express herself in a way that’s intimate and unfiltered. While it’s rough around the edges compared to the more polished Peyota Bisbee, Caterpillar is an important step in the Lady Cactus journey, capturing the creative energy of early beginnings and the feeling of transformation. It’s a testament to youthful experimentation, the joy of making music just for the sake of it, and a reflection of the artist’s path before her next evolution.