“Growing up in Scotland and living in Glasgow, you see the heritage that religion has had and how something that, in theory, is about kindness and community and caring for each other is used to persecute people.”

Scottish musician

Lauren Mayberry is a Scottish musician best known as the lead vocalist, percussionist, and co-writer for the pop band Chvrches. She also sings soprano and plays drums and keyboards. With Iain Cook and Martin Doherty, she co-writes and co-produces the band’s songs. Beyond her work in music, she is active as a feminist and philanthropist.