Bristol Rough Trade – 20th August 2022
“Such. Huge. Choruses…the next hottest thing” DIY
“A firecracker of a track” Billboard
“Tongue-in-cheek slacker-pop” NME
“Garage rock tunes…huge pop hooks” NYLON
“Grunge-inflected, punky bubblegum pop…she continues on her upward trajectory in explosively exciting fashion” The Line Of Best Fit
“Queen of slacker pop…if these bopping tunes are any indication, her next steps should be followed very closely” Dork
“Each song from the rising talent feels immaculately well packaged…cool-as-heck indie rock” Clash
“If you’re a fan of excellent indie then keep your eyes on Lauran Hibberd. We’re certain she won’t disappoint you” Gigwise
“Fizzy indie rock bangers” Music Week
“Slacker pop has a new frontrunner …every single one of Lauran Hibberd’s tracks is 10/10 great” Upset
“High-energy pop sensibilities and a tongue-in-cheek attitude” Rock Sound
Isle Of Wight power pop specialist Lauran Hibberd releases debut album ‘Garageband Superstar’, out August 19th via Virgin Music.
“‘Garageband Superstar’ is dad rock for your daughters”, Hibberd reveals. “If you don’t get the feeling of relief similar to the one of undoing your jeans button after a big meal, I’d feel crushed. It’s a nod to all of my favourite 90’s sub genres, and the soundtrack to your next favourite trash TV show that no one else gets but you.
There’s tracks about breaking your leg, falling off rollercoasters, taking off your pants, competing with Red Dead Redemption, boys in the supermarket, writing essays on Facebook walls, people who take leg days seriously, and the enigma of being a superstar. All pretty relatable stuff right?
Beyond staining my pants excited to have Brendan B. Brown of Wheatus, DJ Lethal of Limp Bizkit and Viji featuring on this record. Music is more fun with friends. Hope you like it. Don’t tell me if you don’t. I’m insecure”.
Comprising of countless adrenaline-fueled, rip-roaring hits, including scintillating lead cut ‘Still Running’ (feat. DJ Lethal), infectious follow-up ‘Step Mum’ and fizzing recent effort ‘Step Mum’, ‘Garageband Superstar’ (LP) sees the indie sensation partner up with esteemed producer Larry Hibbitt (Nothing but Thieves, Don Broco, Dinosaur Pile-Up, Sea Girls) to sublime effect, as her spectacular ascent towards the upper echelons of the indie landscape gathers further pace.
Brimming with charisma and satire-fuelled anthems, the DIY Magazine Class of 2022 star’s remarkable potential is reinforced by the groundswell of support across the press landscape (The Guardian, The Times, The Independent, NME, The Line Of Best Fit, Dork, DIY, Billboard, Consequence of Sound, NYLON, Clash, Gigwise, Kerrang, Rock Sound, Upset) over the last few years, as well as significant praise across the BBC Radio 1 (Clara Amfo, Jack Saunders, Gemma Bradley) and BBC 6 Music (Chris Hawkins) airwaves, as she tackles the next phase in her thrilling development.
Fresh from nationwide dates supporting chart-toppers The Snuts and Stand Atlantic, as well as a sold-out 2021 UK headline tour, the enigmatic musician’s raucous live show has already seen her earn impressive support tours with Hippo Campus and The Regrettes in recent times. Having landed several prominent slots throughout the summer festival season (sharing stages with the likes of Bombay Bicycle Club, Everything Everything and Sundara Karma), Hibberd will also be hitting the road this autumn to coincide with the release of her debut album.
Lauran Hibberd’s ‘Garageband Superstar’ (LP) is out August 19th via Virgin Music and will be available on all digital platforms.
‘Garageband Superstar’ Tracklist
01 – Rollercoaster
02 – Still Running (feat. Limp Bizkit’s DJ Lethal)
03 – Step Mum
04 – Average Joe
05 – Hot Boys
06 – That Was A Joke
07 – Get Some
08 – Garageband Superstar (feat. Wheatus’ Brendan B. Brown)
09 – Hole In The Head
10 – I’m Insecure
11 – Slimming Down
12 – Last Song Ever
INSTORE DATES
19th Aug – Rough Trade East, London (7pm)
20th Aug – Rough Trade, Bristol (6.30pm)
21st Aug – Vinilo, Bournemouth (1pm)
21st Aug – Vinilo, Southampton (7pm)
22nd Aug – Rough Trade, Nottingham (6pm)
23rd Aug – Pie & Vinyl, Southsea (1pm)
23rd Aug – Pie & Vinyl, Brighton (6.20pm)
24th Aug – Banquet, Kingston (6pm)
25th Aug – HMV, Manchester (5pm)
UK TOUR DATES – SEPTEMBER 2022
17th Sept – Arts Club (Loft), Liverpool
18th Sept – Brudenell Social Club, Leeds
19th Sept – King Tut’s, Glasgow
21st Sept – Mama Roux’s, Birmingham
22nd Sept – Clwb lfor Bach, Cardiff
23rd Sept – The Garage, London
24th Sept – Wedgewood Rooms, Portsmouth
30th Sept – Strings Bar & Venue, Newport
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