Spiritbox vocalist Courtney LaPlante has shared her perspective on letting her music speak for itself. She discussed her approach to artistic expression in a recent interview with Kerrang.
LaPlante’s comments focused on her evolving philosophy regarding how she presents her work to audiences and the media.
“Next time I put music out, I’m just going to let it speak for itself,” LaPlante said. “You shouldn’t have to explain yourself, and maybe that means you’ve not done a good enough job of conveying what you intended in the music if you do.”
The vocalist elaborated on her personal growth as an artist and her preferred method of sharing her creative process.
“But what I’ve learned is that I feel a lot more comfortable showing my work, and not telling people about it,” she continued. “There’s a time and a place for that, but I think I can do that better. That’s definitely something I’ve learned.”
This statement comes as Spiritbox continues to gain momentum in the metal scene. The band is set to open for Linkin Park at upcoming shows.
LaPlante’s philosophy of letting music speak for itself aligns with Spiritbox’s broader creative approach. The band has consistently pushed boundaries within the metal genre.
Loudwire reported that LaPlante and guitarist Mike Stringer have spoken about how their new album Tsunami Sea reflects a broad range of influences beyond metal. Modern R&B subtly informs their songwriting and production choices. LaPlante emphasized the importance of diverse musical influences in their creative process.
“I couldn’t write stuff in a vacuum. I’m always going to be influenced by outside music,” LaPlante noted in the interview. This demonstrates her commitment to authentic artistic expression rather than conforming to genre expectations.
LaPlante has also recently made headlines for her quick wit and advocacy at the 2025 GRAMMY Awards. Louder Sound revealed that she was mistakenly introduced as Poppy during a red carpet interview. She handled the mix-up with humor and used the moment to highlight that no woman has ever won the Grammy for Best Metal Performance in the award’s 35-year history.
The incident showcased LaPlante’s ability to turn an awkward situation into a platform for important commentary about gender representation in metal music. This further demonstrates her commitment to letting actions and moments speak louder than explanations.
