For Qwynn, music is an opportunity to find connection, whether it’s with a producer in a recording studio or with a crowd during a live show. The Nashville-based singer-songwriter, who writes empowering alt-indie songs with a pop flourish, has always wanted to be a performer, but it wasn’t always obvious that she would become a musician. Qwynn’s upcoming debut EP showcases her growth as a storyteller over the past two years. Written and recorded in Nashville and Los Angeles, the five-song EP is a collaborative effort that sees Qwynn working with some of her all-time favorite musicians. She teamed up with Lovelytheband’s Sam Price in LA for the EP’s first single “Blame Yourself” and went into the studio in Nashville with Grizfolk’s Adam Roth to record two tracks, “Fear of Falling” and the EP’s title track “Never or Now.” In addition, Qwynn worked with producers Gerry Hirschfeld (Willie Nelson, Howie D) on “Dead Weight” and Greg Carrillo (Cherub, Brett Eldredge) on “No Next Time.” The songs, which fit naturally with music from artists like Gracie Abrams, Holly Humberstone and Maggie Rogers, are connected by a thematic thread, representing a period of transition in Qwynn’s life and career. This EP is the next step in Qwynn’s already-promising career, which has seen her releasing singles and playing in Nashville. She has performed live on TV shows like Today in Nashville and Cribbs in the Cle, and been featured on Broadway World, CelebMix, iHeart.com and MSN.com.