Dorothy: The Emotion of Writing “Flawless”

and How Linda Perry inspired the new record, ‘28 Days in the Valley’

Via their official press release; Los Angeles-based alternative rock band Dorothy have released the new track “Flawless”, the Linda Perry produced, first single from their forthcoming sophomore album 28 Days in the Valley, out March 9th. It’s a vulnerable message that begins with heartbreak and ends as a vindicated feel good anthem of self-love.

Frontwoman, Dorothy Martin shares how Linda Perry influenced her passion-filled songwriting on the new record.

Dorothy Martin:

(On “Flawless”): It’s about an ex who really did a number on me. This one came fast to me. It was very subconscious… like I’m channeling them. Linda Perry pulled the lightness out of me, both personally and musically. This record is definitely still bold, but it’s happier. It’s kind of like the butterfly coming out of the cocoon.

(On writing the new record): This was a spiritual journey and very healing, and because of that it’s an unapologetically honest record. Somehow Linda [Perry] knew I had more to give as a singer and writer. I used to hide behind the tough girl sound, but she taught me that there is power in my vulnerability and that’s what you get on this record.

28 DAYS IN THE VALLEY

TRACK LISTING:
Flawless
Who Do You Love
Pretty When You’re High
Mountain
Freedom
White Butterfly
28 Days In The Valley (Interlude)
On My Knees
Black Tar & Nicotine
Philadelphia
Ain’t Our Time To Die
We Are Stars
We Need Love

TOUR DATES
Jan 19 — The Charleston Pour House — Charleston, SC
Jan 20 — The Social — Orlando, FL
Jan 21 — Culture Room — Ft Lauderdale, FL
Jan 23 — Orpheum — Tampa, FL
Jan 25 — Jack Rabbits Live — Jacksonville, FL
Jan 26 — Terminal West — Atlanta, GA
Jan 27 — Mercy Lounge — Nashville, TN
Feb 14 — Constellation Room — Santa Ana, CA
Feb 16 — The Fonda Theatre — Los Angeles, CA
Feb 17 — Music Box — San Diego, CA
Feb 18 — The Independent — San Francisco, CA
Feb 22 — Crocodile Café — Seattle, WA
Feb 23 — The Biltmore Cabaret — Vancouver, Canada
Feb 24 — Hawthorne Theater — Portland, OR
Feb 26 — Top Hat Lounge — Missoula, MT
Feb 27 — The Olympic — Boise, ID
Feb 28 — Metro Music Hall — Salt Lake City, UT
Mar 02 — Bluebird Theater — Denver, CO
Mar 03 — Fox Theatre — Boulder, CO
Mar 05 — The Record Bar — Kansas City, MO
Mar 06 — Blueberry Hill — University City, MO
Mar 08 — The Parish — Austin, TX
Mar 09 — House of Blues — Cambridge Room — Dallas, TX
Mar 10 — White Oak Music Hall — Houston, TX