Lauren Mayberry

Lauren Eve Mayberry (born 7 October 1987) is a Scottish singer, songwriter, writer and journalist. She is best known as the frontwoman of the Scottish electro synthpop band Chvrches. In Chvrches, Mayberry co-writes and co-produces the songs with Iain Cook and Martin Doherty, and sings as the lead vocalist. She also plays drums and keyboards. 2Early life and education Mayberry has played the piano since she was a child and drums since she was a teenager. Mayberry attended Beaconhurst School in Bridge of Allan. After completing a four-year undergraduate law degree at the University of Strathclyde, she earned a Masters in Journalism in 2010. This led her into a career in freelance journalism and production running. 2Musical career From age 15 until 22, she played drums in various bands. Prior to Chvrches, Mayberry was involved in two local bands, Boyfriend/Girlfriend and Blue Sky Archive