Slacker pop queen Lauran Hibberd is a name you’re going to be hearing a lot more of over the next 12 months.
The Isle of Wight songstress rightfully takes her place among rising talent tipped for a major 2020 thanks to her style of glistening indie pop that’s drawn comparisons to the likes of Weezer and Phoebe Bridgers.
A whirlwind past 12 months has culminated in a slot at the famous SXSW festival in 2020 and a place on the line-up of major UK festivals including All Points East and Truck Festival.
Lauran, who has been championed by the likes of Annie Mac and Huw Stephens, kicked off her year with a bang – literally – in the form of charismatic new single Bang Bang Bang.
She’s currently a enjoying a headline UK tour, which ends with a sold out show at London’s Camden Assembly on February 20 before heading out again supporting The Academic in April.
And with a Glastonbury Introducing slot under her belt, it won’t be long until she’s playing for bigger audiences on bigger stages.
Daily Star Online caught up with Lauran to discuss her new single Bang Bang Bang, what got her in to music and what the next 12 months have in store for her.
Hi Lauran, you kicked 2020 off – literally – with bang in the form of single Bang Bang Bang. What’s it about and what was the writing and recording process like?
"For me, the track is all about making the same mistakes time and time again but catching yourself in those moments and being able to laugh at yourself for it.
"I suppose, more simply, it’s just about being hung up on someone and that process of you kidding yourself that you are over it – when everything inside you screams you are not.
"Recording this track was really something actually. I think the key was, we wanted it to really ‘go’ from the off. It’s relentlessly energetic, which is what I aimed for.
"I think we’ve managed to still add that bubble-gum pop to the slacker rock guitars which definitely makes it feel like me. It was honestly easier to record than my other tracks to date, as everything we tried first just seemed to really work.
"I think that’s when you know you’ve got a good one on your hands."
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You’re from the Isle of Wight. What was that like growing up there? Is it a good place for a musician in their formative years? Has the isle influenced you as an artist?
"It’s an amazing place to grow up. I used to live next door to a dinosaur farm which I think is where my weirdness has stemmed from! I think it’s a great place to start out musically, because there’s nothing else to do so you may as well start a band.
"We have a pretty good festival stomping ground too. I think the laid back and slow paced nature of the isle has definitely influenced my songwriting. I find it easy to write here, and also easy to leave here when I go touring. It’s always a nice place to come back to though."
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What got you in to music? Who inspired you musically then and who inspires you now?
"None of my family members were remotely musical, but I’d always liked singing when I was younger but nothing to write home about.
"I hated ‘music’ lessons at school but I had a one on one guitar lesson at 15, and haven’t put it down after that.
"It was then that I really dug my fingers into writing, and becoming an artist. I always wrote more folk/pop songs, and when I started recording with Boe Weaver they sent me home with a Weezer record and a whole other world opened out to me.
"More recently I’m still a huge Weezer fan, but also Phoebe Bridgers, Courtney Barnett and Smashing Pumpkins."
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Your music has been played on the likes of Radio 1 and championed by a variety music publications, such as Clash, The Line of Best Fit and Dork. What does that mean to you as a rising talent like yourself?
"Honestly, it’s the most reassuring thing. It means so much to have support on platforms like this, and I suppose gives me the confidence to keep moving forward and even aim higher. It just really helps put you on the map as an artist, and it’s amazing to see."
Bang Bang Bang was produced by Boe Weaver, what was that like? What did you take away from recording it?
"I’ve worked with Boe Weaver since day dot, so we have a good thing going on now.
"We just all get each other, and all share a twisted dark humour which ensure the days go fast and just builds a good environment to be relaxed and creative in.
"I personally love the recording process. I love seeing my bedroom songs become something bigger. I always take away new influences, and references which often inspires the next thing too."
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What can people expect from your live shows?
"A lot of dry humour in between songs, I’ve been known to waver off into a comedy set every now and then. It’s loud, it’s dirty, it’s fun but then it will catch you off guard and you’ll be crying.
"So best to always expect the unexpected at my shows. I also always offer a new wardrobe on my ever hilarious merchandise stand."
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You’re performing at SXSW in March, is it something you’re looking forward to? Is it a dream to play there?
"Yes! It’s been a dream of mine for years, so to see my name on that line up was a bit of a tear jerker for a hot second.
I just can’t explain how crazy it is, to go from writing songs in your bedroom, to then play Glastonbury, to then play SXSW in Texas.
"I can’t wait to play alongside some of my favourite bands and artists."
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Do you ever have time to listen to new music? Is there anyone you’re enjoying right now?
"I always make time to listen to new music. It does help that all of my pals are in bands too.
"I’m a huge Zuzu fan and The Regrettes are a dream. Abbie Ozard and Spyres are supporting me on my headline run, hand picked by me. These guys are amazing and on to great things I’m sure."
What can we expect from you for the rest of 2020?
"More new music, more gigs in new places, weirder humour, a second EP, a hint at an album, and maybe even some choreography."
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