This is Brain Music: a selection of songs curated monthly by different members of the Rochester community that we hope will inspire you the same way it inspires its curator.

Photo by Olivia Bauso 

Hi! My name is Laura Seymour and I'm a full-time fiber artist and owner of Hitch + Cord. I work out of my home studio right here in Rochester creating modern macrame decor. I started making macrame three years ago and this business has been a great change of pace from my former life in corporate marketing. Some of my favorite things include old houses, flea markets, traveling, interior design and dogs (especially my two pups Uma and Fluff). 

Photo by Olivia Bauso 

I've never been very picky when it comes to music and enjoy almost all genres except country-- although that Blake Shelton is quite charming. I enjoy listening to music while I'm working (when I'm not binge-watching Netflix), and like a lot of people my music choices change with my mood. Since I work alone, music can be quite comforting and also keeps me motivated.  

Photo by Olivia Bauso

For this month's Brain Music I chose an all female artist playlist in honor of all the girl bosses out there. I hope these upbeat and bad ass lady anthems keep you rockin' through the month of May! 

- Laura Seymour