November 2, 2024
Lauren Mayberry of CHVRCHES announces debut solo album 'Vicious Creature' and 2025 tour dates
CHVRCHES lead vocalist Lauren Mayberry is set to release her first solo album, _Vicious Creature_, on December 6, 2024, with Island Records. This marks a big move for Mayberry, giving fans a fresh look at her work outside of the band.<br><br>Leading up to the album release, she’s already shared a few singles, including _Crocodile Tears_ and _Something in the Air_, released in October, as well as earlier tracks like _Are You Awake?_ and _Shame_. Each song hints at a more personal, experimental sound, letting her take on themes she hasn’t fully explored with CHVRCHES.
. “I could really let go of the idea that I need to ‘nice,’ because I think that holds so many women back in their lives,” she said of the song Crocodile Tears
North American tour dates
To share this work with fans live, Mayberry’s solo North American tour kicks off on January 28, 2025, in San Diego. The tour includes stops in cities like San Francisco, Denver, and Toronto, wrapping up in Los Angeles in March.<br><br>Tickets go on sale November 1 through Ticketmaster. For fans, this tour is a chance to experience a new side of her artistry as she presents something deeply personal and creative.
Tickets go on sale beginning Friday, November 1st via Ticketmaster.
<p> </p><p> </p><p><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(35,42,49);">01/28 – San Diego, CA @ House of Blues</span><br><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(35,42,49);">01/29 – San Francisco, CA @ Fillmore</span><br><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(35,42,49);">01/31 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Soundwell</span><br><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(35,42,49);">02/01 – Denver, CO @ Gothic</span><br><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(35,42,49);">02/02 – Lawrence, KS @ Granada Theater</span><br><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(35,42,49);">02/03 – Minneapolis, MN @ Fine Line</span><br><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(35,42,49);">02/05 – Chicago, IL @ Thalia Hall</span><br><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(35,42,49);">02/07 – Toronto, ON @ Concert Hall</span><br><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(35,42,49);">02/08 – Buffalo, NY @ Electric City</span><br><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(35,42,49);">02/09 – Columbus, OH @ Newport Music Hall</span><br><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(35,42,49);">02/11 – Boston, MA @ Royale</span><br><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(35,42,49);">02/13 – New York, NY @ Webster Hall</span><br><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(35,42,49);">02/14 – Albany, NY @ Empire Live</span><br><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(35,42,49);">02/17 – Philadelphia, PA @ Union Transfer</span><br><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(35,42,49);">02/18 – Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club</span><br><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(35,42,49);">02/20 – Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade – Hell</span><br><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(35,42,49);">02/21 – Charlotte, NC @ The Underground</span><br><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(35,42,49);">02/22 – Nashville, TN @ The Mil at Cannery Hall</span><br><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(35,42,49);">02/24 – Houston, TX @ White Oak Downstairs</span><br><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(35,42,49);">02/25 – Dallas, TX @ Granada</span><br><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(35,42,49);">02/26 – Austin, TX @ Emo’s</span><br><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(35,42,49);">02/28 – Phoenix, AZ @ Crescent Ballroom</span><br><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(35,42,49);">03/02 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Belasco</span></p><p><a href="http://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/1882189/264167/4272?subId1=lauren-mayberry&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Flauren-mayberry-tickets%2Fartist%2F3036567&uuid=e5lbA4KMEFRTnNvt1367"><u>Ticketmaster</u></a></p><p> </p>
Journey beyond CHVRCHES
This solo project gives Mayberry a chance to explore themes and sounds outside her work with CHVRCHES, which she has been a part of since its founding in 2011.<br><br>CHVRCHES rose to fame with their synth-pop style and introspective lyrics. They quickly became known for hits like The Mother We Share, Leave a Trace, and Clearest Blue, which showcased their knack for blending melodic pop with meaningful, often emotional lyrics.<br><br>Their 2021 album, Screen Violence, saw acclaim for its raw take on themes of fear, disconnection, and resilience.<br><br>Inspired by musicals like Cabaret and Chicago, the Vicious album explores darker, more complex aspects of femininity. Mayberry describes it as touching on the dark, physical, and subversive side of being a woman.<br><br>Mayberry teamed up with notable producers, including Ethan Gruska, and Matthew Koma, bringing together her familiar synth-pop style with bolder, more intimate tones that help shape the album’s unique feel.
