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After two decades writing, Erika Weber finally brought in a producer
Some albums come along that leave you with a sense of calm and a smile on your face. Erika Weber’s Love It Or Lose It, released September 25, 2026, is just that kind of album. The Seattle-born, now Los Angeles-based solo artist’s latest project is filled with catchy lyrics and good vibes that are bound to stay with you long after the album ends.
Erika Weber is a singer-songwriter with acoustic instrumentation and pop percussion, creating lyric-driven storytelling to bring you along the journey of love, friendship, and understanding who you are in this world. While her sound is primarily in the pop, indie pop genres, there is also an influence of classic rock, and a touch of country that can be heard throughout her music.
Weber’s big three main influences include Stevie Nicks, Carole King, and Amy Winehouse. She admires these artists because of their ability to carve their own career path that wasn’t the norm for what was expected of female artists, and their ability to create music through personal storytelling.
In her songwriting, Weber often pulls inspiration from other artists such as Sheryl Crow, Taylor Swift, and Kelly Clarkson. Weber has been writing music for over two decades, and while she had self-produced projects in the past, her latest album was the first to work with a producer to create a more polished, professional sound.
Weber is currently working on her next project, writing music from scratch with producer Joshua Valel Thomas, combining both their styles. For this latest project, Love It Or Lose It, she had already written the lyrics, melody, and chord arrangements. Weber brings all these elements to the studio and works with her producer to create the final sound of the album.
The focus track, Dance With Me. Weber describes this song as being an easy listen, but also has deeper layers in the lyrics and instrumentation that allow you to connect with the song in a variety of ways. The inspiration for the album, Weber explains, came from the last two and a half years of her life. She explores romantic ups and downs and self worth, all while finding strength in her friendships. The album’s title is a concept of accepting her as she is, or having no place in her life. Those who love her, and show up consistently in her life, are those who remain.
This is a recurring theme throughout Weber’s latest album, though she explains that each song is like a diary entry, capturing a specific moment or experience from these last few years of her life.
The album cover art was shot and edited together by Erika Weber, while all other photos were shot by Sean Richards. The artwork for this album reflects the moods and feelings that are explored in each of the songs. The artwork also reflects the different sides that a person can portray to the public, while the private feeling may be different. The visual style of the album is casual, playful, and open.
If you are looking for an album to play in the background to relax, or an album that will have you singing along, then Erika Weber’s Love It Or Lose It is the perfect album for you. The lyrics are written by Erika Weber, and the music and production by Erika Weber and Joshua Valel Thomas.
You can find Love It Or Lose It out now, released September 25, 2026.
