Singer-songwriter Sara Bareilles performed four songs during a Rolling Stone Interview Live taping at the Cherry Lane Theatre in New York City earlier this month [1].

The performance serves as a promotional vehicle for her new album, "Good Grief," and highlights her willingness to address complex emotional themes. By pairing live music with a candid interview, Bareilles connects the technicality of her songwriting to the raw experience of loss.

During the event, Bareilles focused on themes of grief and mental health [2]. She used the intimate setting of the theater to bridge the gap between the artist and the audience, a goal central to the Rolling Stone interview series.

"I'm terrified, but I'm not hiding," Bareilles said [2].

The recorded session features a sequence of four tracks. The performance opens with "Home" at the 0:00 mark [1]. This is followed by "Just a Kid," which begins at 5:46 [1].

Bareilles continues the set with "Hands Off My Body" starting at 10:50 [1]. The session concludes with the song "Forever," which begins at 17:04 [1].

This live recording captures Bareilles in a stripped-down environment, emphasizing the lyrical content of her new work. The choice of the Cherry Lane Theatre provides a historic backdrop for a project centered on personal reflection, and recovery [1].

“"I'm terrified, but I'm not hiding."”

By integrating a live performance with a discussion on mental health and grief, Bareilles is positioning her new album as a therapeutic tool rather than just a commercial product. This approach reflects a broader trend in the music industry where artists use high-profile media platforms to destigmatize mental health struggles through personal vulnerability.