Following the release of her previous album, CIRCUS, which was recorded with Grammy-winning producer Mark Howard, Lynn faced the challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. Retreating to the mountains for some much-needed rest, she began working on new material using GarageBand. A chance encounter with Regina-based producer Walter Jeworski in the West Kootenays in 2022 led to a productive five-day recording session in October 2023. During this time, Lynn recorded vocals, guitars, and drums, joined by drummer Jayson Brinkworth. Back in Nelson, she teamed up with musicians Rahj Levinson and Jesse Lee to add guitar and stand-up bass, further enriching the album’s sound.
The mixing and mastering of ASCENT were entrusted to close friends and industry professionals. Jonathan Meenk, based in Los Angeles, mixed several tracks, including Tail of a Hawk and Stand in the River, while two-time Grammy winner Zack Djurich mixed and mastered the rest. Lynn’s musical journey is deeply rooted in her upbringing in a family immersed in opera, jazz, and poetry. She later worked as a radio producer and voice-over artist, but it was the passing of her mother that prompted her to fully embrace songwriting and poetry. ASCENT is the result of this introspective journey, capturing both the light and shadow of her experiences.