“Without my music, let’s face it, I’d probably be in an insane asylum,” half-jokingly admits 27-year-old spitfire Sierra Swan, sipping a glass of wine. “It’s been the only way I’ve been able to take the highs and lows of my life and put them in a safe place. I’m more of an adult because of my music.”

It’s this kind of honesty and self-realization that inspired the creation of 'Ladyland' (co-written and produced by Linda Perry), a lyrically charged testament to both feminine strength and tender vulnerability. It’s a musically rich, cinematic portrait of a woman’s battle for honesty and empowerment. Whether she’s boldly coming to terms with the inner battle of taking ownership of her faults and flaws on the piano-driven opener “Copper Red,” or sending a delectable kiss-off to a potential lover in the Aimee Mann-assisted “Get Down To It,” the end result proves Sierra Swan isn’t afraid to strip down to her core, and let people know what it’s like to be a living, kicking, screaming woman in this world.

If you would like to win an AUTOGRAPHED copy of Sierra's new CD 'Ladyland', just answer this easy question: In 1997, Sierra hooked up with Graham Edwards and a band was formed. What was the name of that band?!

Send us your answers and if you're correct you'll be in the running to win one of these wonderful new AUTOGRAPHED CDs! Just send us an e:mail here before June 1st with your answer and the subject title 'SWAN CDs' to: exclusivemagazine@flash.net