“When people say, 'Stay in your lane; you're a musician, so you should only talk about music,' what do you think songs are written about? I connect with music because what somebody has said has resonated with me in one way or another.”

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.