I was introduced to L.P. during a September edition of LOGO’s NewNowNext video show, which aired the combo platter “Good With You/Cling To Me.” Searching almost immediately for more about L.P., I read that the gender-bending artist was in the studio working on her third album.

Third album? Seems the initialed-New Yorker’s been around for a while. After Cracker‘s David Lowery caught a 1998 gig, she sang on the band’s Gentlemen’s Blues that same year, with Lowery producing her debut, Heart-Shaped Scar. Three years later, L.P. joined forces with former 4 Non Blondes vocalist Linda Perry on the follow-up, Suburban Sprawl & Alcohol. Then record exec L.A. Reid signed L.P. to Island Records; but after writing 65 songs, ping-ponging from pop to rock to R&B in the span of a year, L.P. said goodbye to L.A., gaining creative control by going with an indie label.

The full fruits of her latest labors aren’t set for release until January. Over the summer, the “Good With You/Cling To Me” video was issued as a teaser, though I can only find this behind-the-scenes version to share here (you’ll get the gist):

Doesn’t L.P. sound like a more rockin’ Gwen Stefani? I can’t get enough of the strings in “Good With You” that kick in after the chorus, sticking around through the bridge. “Good With You” was released online a couple of weeks ago, though its “Cling To Me” sibling has yet to surface for purchase.

Having been at it for ten years, L.P. may finally move the needle with her third effort. She’s already got a strong fanbase behind her (thanks to lots of touring), but serious chops like those showcased above are sure to win new folks over, too.

Purchase “Good With You” via iTunes, Amazon.