Lau Frías's Desk Notes
Step inside the world of a Secretly Group A&R Director.
Welcome to my makeshift “desk.” I live alone in a petite New York apartment with a very petite dog, and I’m quite petite myself! So everything is exactly where it should be. I’m very passionate about my space as I feel deeply creative in it. I’m excited to be sharing a glimpse of it.
1. Cleo: My angel girl, the biggest light in my life. Always by my side, she reminds me to take breaks and go for a walk in the park. I live right by one which really helps break out my days when working from home. Cleo just turned thirteen, she’s a forever puppy ! She only understands Spanish, fun fact.
2. Malí Salazar painting: Malí is one of the most exciting emerging visual artists from Perú - their work and life story are so inspiring to me. Having a large piece of theirs in my living room is a daily reminder of where I come from.
3. My Rebequita: This special little doll, Rebequita, was handmade by one of my favourite musicians, Rebe. Rebe is from Torrelodones, a small town in Spain, she makes breathtaking music and visuals, straight out of a fairy tale. Her songs bring so much serenity into my life. No matter what, I always go back to her music, especially when spending time at home.
4. Headphones: with me everywhere I go. I listen to an absurd amount of music. These are my current pair by SONOS which I received as a gift, they have been pretty life changing (thank you Ari!).
5. Vintage hand mirror: I’m so drawn to certain colors/designs, and love collecting trinkets that feel like little treasures. This is a beloved item of mine, made in Japan in the late 90s. I own the matching standing mirror and brush set as well. The spiral outline on it is so unique.
6. Shells: I feel deeply connected with nature and the ocean and have an infinite obsession for shells — they’re all over my house and often on me (I’m pictured wearing a shell belt and ring, ha). I think they’re nature’s biggest gift. I love their opalescent quality and catching glimmers of shine while walking around my apartment.
7. Atmos Magazine: my all-time favorite magazine and the only one I get in print. I’m so drawn to the way it explores the intersection between climate and culture, looking at natural organisms to understand wider global ecosystems. This mag had a huge impact on the way I see the world. Some months ago, I helped my friends at Aerthship curate an artist lineup for an event series at Public Records, featuring music and panels focused on ecology and local farming. Atmos partnered with us on one of them, which felt very special and full circle!
(Honourable mentions: Tangerine laptop sticker, vintage Prada glasses, Everyone’s Mother accent pillow, Zabu floor cushions, and Lichen coffee table. Local and vintage treasures <3)
Lau Frías is an A&R Director at Secretly Group. She’s responsible for working with the likes of Cassandra Jenkins, Chanel Beads, and Wednesday. Raised in Lima, Peru, she has been a key voice within the Latinx music community, working with artists such as Omar Apollo, Cuco and others through her previous roles at labels like Kobalt and AWAL. She’s now based in Brooklyn. All photos by Isabelle Abbott.