At Indie Music Center, we love original songs. Both on the side of the melody and on the side of the writing theme.

Most of the songs use the same writing theme: love, or mental health. And often, it doesn't go any further.

Fortunately, some artists put their creativity at the service of our ears, by picking up subjects that are important in today's society.

"Don't Pollinate", which is only the second single of our artist, wanted to tackle a theme that can give rise to virulent discussions during family meals. Racism, exclusion, conservatism.

Our elders often have ideas that are no longer relevant to our time, and sometimes it is not easy to explain to them that we need to think differently.

Having opinions is good. Keeping them for decades, however, is the behavior to be avoided. Because society is changing.

And it is the characteristic of the human being: to know to adapt to evolution.

"Don't Pollinate" is a wonderful indie-folk ballad, which didn't need a great production.

Produced by her friend, in her bedroom, Fran Lusty's song is an ode to respect and offers us a rather impressive vocal performance.

Very gently and very intelligently, the message gets through. And we love it.

Included in our "Indie Folk" Spotify playlist.

Fran Lusty's point of view

I loved my grandad very much but he had some very conservative and unprogressive views, which he felt very strongly about and always would share at the dinner table.

'Don't Pollinate' is about building your own vision and attempting to escape the world drawn by others, especially older family members, who grew up in a different time. "You discriminate, don't you dare pollinate again. At any rate, you're a sad image for men." These last couple of sentences provide a good summary of what the song is about.

I wrote them after a heated discussion with my grandad. I was always scared that I would unconsciously adopt my grandad's opinions because I was made of the same chemicals as him.

The single was recorded in my bedroom and produced by my friend in my bedroom.

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More about Fran Lusty

At six years old, Fran's grandmother promised her a guitar if she stopped sucking her thumb. She did and here we are now.

Fran has circled many of Brighton's popular venues and has played at the Cambridge Folk Festival.

Fran played on the same stage as LP at an intimate birthday party. LP is best known for their single "Lost on You".

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