“I've never been able to write narrative as a character, really. Jenny Lewis, I love her stuff, I love that she can weave these American Gothic fairytales. I feel like I sound inauthentic when I do that, so I tend to write from a personal standpoint.”

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.