Singer-songwriter Alicia Stockman is “Live From the Doghouse.”That’s the title of her new five-song record that is slated to be released on Wednesday, Jan. 15.“This was a project I did in December 2023,” she said. “I had just recorded four new singles at The Doghouse studio in Nashville that I released over 2024, and I was in the limbo between my first record and the release of the singles.”While Stockman wasn’t quite ready to record a new full-length album, she decided to work on a project inspired by her fans.“Most of the time I play (live) acoustically, with just a guitar, and my record (“These Four Walls”) was made with a full band,” she said. “My friends and fans, although they liked the album, they told me that they missed my acoustic feel. So, I thought I’d do an acoustic EP and record it live to keep costs down and capture that live element.”Local singer and songwriter recorded the five songs on her new acoustic EP “Live from the Doghouse” at the Doghouse Recording Studio in Nashville. Stockman will officially release the record to streaming platforms on Jan. 15. Credit: Image courtesy of Alicia StockmanStockman decided to rerecord two of her favorite songs from “These Four Walls” — “Halfway to Houston” and “Lonely Together” — and record three new songs, “Dust to Settle,” which is the EP’s first single, “I’m Movin’ On” and “The Moon and the Mountain.”“‘Halfway to Houston’ was the hit from the first record, so that felt right, and we slowed down ‘Lonely Together’ to make it sort of bluesy,” she said. “‘The Moon and the Mountain’ was considered for the first album but didn’t make the cut. So, it’s been sitting on the waitlist for a while, and I’m excited to get that on a record.”While “Live from the Doghouse” is an acoustic release, the songs aren’t just Stockman and her guitar.“We added a little extra flavor with some cello, piano and additional guitars,” she said. “My producer, Nick Bullock, played guitar and piano. JP Ruggieri played guitar and pedal steel, and Austin Hoke played cello on three or four songs.”Stockman also recruited guest vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Sav Madigan to provide some viola, violin and background vocals.“Sav is in a band called The Accidentals, which is fantastic, and I had met her at a songwriter festival where she was playing her original music and looking for work as a session musician,” said Stockman, winner of the 2017 Susanne Millsaps Performing Songwriter Showcase. “I told her I would take her up on it.”Madigan, who is currently touring with award-winning country singer-songwriter Lainey Wilson, arrived at the Doghouse in a “moment of flux,” Stockman said.“She was finishing up a semester in school, and wheels were already in motion for her to join Lainey as an auxiliary player,” she said. “So, I’m so happy I caught her before she got super busy. She’s a delight. She can play any instrument you put in her hands.”In addition to the music, “Live from the Doghouse” features a series of in-studio videos, shot by Kaitlyn Raitz Photography.“I received a grant from the Utah Division of Arts & Museums, so I was able to hire a videographer to be in the studio that day,” Stockman said. “I thought the videos pair well with the live acoustic recordings.”While the EP will be available on Spotify and other streaming services on Jan. 15, fans who want to hear the record before that date can do so through attending Stockman’s live shows, her website and her Patreon, Bandcamp and Wavlake pages.“This record has taken so long to get out, and I’m excited for people to have it,” she said. “So, if people want to hear it, if a human being wants to listen, I can give them a CD or a digital download. All the links are on my website, and I have a link on my Instagram. Or you can just shoot me a message, and I will make sure I send you in the right direction.”Stockman is also tossing around the idea of releasing “Live from the Doghouse” on vinyl.“People have asked about it, and while it’s a very challenging hurdle, it would be great,” she said. “But at the same time, it will have to be practical.”So, Stockman started a pre-order campaign on Givebutter.“I’m not asking for people to pledge $1,000,” she said. “I’m just asking them to pre-order the vinyl record. If we make the goal, great, and we can crowdsource the up-front costs. If there’s not enough interest, I won’t take the money, and we’ll try again with the next record, which will hopefully be in 2025.”Stockman is excited for people to hear the EP.“It’s a little different, so I’m a little nervous to see how it will be received,” she said. “It’s a big relief to finally get it out there. It took a long time because I was distracted and paid for everything out of pocket. But I do think people will enjoy it.”For information about Alicia Stockman and her new EP, “Live from the Doghouse,” visit aliciastockmanmusic.com, instagram.com/aliciastockmanmusic and facebook.com/aliciastockmanmusic.Also:Alicia Stockman ‘Live from the Doghouse’ EP ReleaseWhen: 8 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 15 Where: The Notch Pub, 2392 E. Mirror Lake Hwy. Web: aliciastockmanmusic.com/#tourThe post Alicia Stockman is ‘Live from the Doghouse’ appeared first on Park Record.