CHVRCHES started out working from a rented basement flat at Alucard Studios in Glasgow with three synths, the Moog Voyager, the Prophet 08 and a Juno 106 along with some minimalist computer software and a basic vocal setup to self produce and record their highly successful 2013 debut album The Bones of What You Believe. Plenty of things have changed for Lauren Mayberry, Iain Cook and Martin Doherty in just a few short years and Sound on Sound magazine (October 2015) was there to learn about the production process of their highly anticipated sophomore album Every Open Eye.

Returning to the same studio space for Every Open Eye the band had the comforts of home, time to work on the new album at their own pace and invest in a whole new arsenal of electronic equipment for album number two. Expanding into two rooms with engineer David Simpson who worked on the technical aspects of the album the band left off right where they started, making beautiful music. While the Cook and Doherty would work on beats, parts of the songs and production in one room, Mayberry had the essential space in the other room to work on vocals all of which helped bring this album together so quickly.

A really interesting read about capturing imperfect beats, creating more with less and the new equipment they use. Click here to read the full cover story about CHVRCHES’ latest setup for the production of Every Open Eye.

Click here to purchase a print copy of the October 2015 issue of Sound on Sound magazine.

CHVRCHES’ lead singer Lauren Mayberry was a recent guest on the Andy Greenwald podcast. An excellent episode discussing the band’s new album Every Open Eye, Mayberry’s music career, the early days of CHVRCHES and their recording process, performing live and gig anxiety, fandom and social media, TYCI and much more!

Give this podcast a listen below and pick up a copy of CHVRCHES’ sophomore album Every Open Eye due out September 25, 2015.

With CHVRCHES preparing for their upcoming tour in support of their sophomore album Every Open Eye due out September 25th we were very fortunate to get a few minutes with Lauren Mayberry for a fun and quick interview. Since we didn’t have band mates Iain Cook and Martin Doherty along with us and instead of boring Lauren with the same repetition of pre-album interview questions we decided to mix things up with some completely different but fun questions. We got those fun questions answered that you have been dying to ask her so check out the interview below.

LMF: Favorite city to visit besides your hometown?

LAUREN: New York. There are always so many amazing cultural things to do but you can also escape to a more neighbourhoody area across the river whenever the centre of the city gets too much…

LMF: Favorite food?

LAUREN: Japanese food. I am a sucker for anything involving soy sauce.

LMF: Favorite movie?

LAUREN: Good Will Hunting. I am a sucker for something hopeful or something sad, and Robin Williams’ speeches in this are so great.

LMF: Favorite TV show?

LAUREN: At the moment it has to be Broad City – so hilarious but smart. Of all time, probably The Sopranos or The West Wing. I love me a good drawn out telly drama.

LMF: Favorite sports team?

LAUREN: I don’t really follow sports so don’t think I could pick a favourite…

LMF: Favorite quote?

LAUREN: Maya Angelou: “You may not control all the events that happen to you but you can decide not to be reduced by them.” and Gandhi: “Be the change that you wish to see in the world.”

LMF: Childhood celebrity crush?

LAUREN: Ethan Hawk.

LMF: If you could grab a pint with any musician dead or alive who would it be and where would you go?

LAUREN: I would love to go to a random dive bar with Patti Smith and just hear what she had to say about everything. She is such an incredible artist and her perspective on the world seems very unique.

LMF: If you could have dinner with any one person dead or alive who would it be and why?

LAUREN: Maya Angelou or Jessica Valenti. Both incredible women whose brains I would like to pick as we seem to agree on most things.

LMF: If you were reincarnated as an animal, what would you be?

LAUREN: A cat. I like sleeping, being warm and talking to people on my own terms…?


LMF: Who is your favorite super hero?

LAUREN: I don’t know if I really have one. The Power Puff Girls?

LMF: If you could have one super power what would it be?

LAUREN: The ability to make people have more empathy for each other, whatever that would be called.

LMF: What is something most people don’t know about you?

LAUREN: I can ride horses but haven’t done so for about 15 years. In an emergency, though, I think I could do it.

LMF: Do you have any other hidden talents?

LAUREN: I like to think I am quite good at cooking…

LMF: If you were not a musician what occupation would you be working in?

LAUREN: Something involving writing or film / television. I like stories and creativity, but am also pretty good at administration so working behind the scenes to create something was always fine with me.

LMF: How do you enjoy your free time?

LAUREN: Reading, watching films or TV shows, eating tasty foods or working on things for the TYCI collective. The admin never ends for that one…


Thank you very much for your time Lauren and we look forward to seeing CHVRCHES on the upcoming tour.

Lauren along with her band mates Iain Cook and Martin Doherty make up the band CHVRCHES who also operate their own music label Goodbye Records. She is also the founder of TYCI, a collective run by women.

Pre-order Every Open Eye at: http://chvrch.es/

Get tickets for CHVRCHES upcoming tour at: http://chvrch.es/shows/

Goodbye Records, a label by CHVRCHES have announced DRELLER as their latest signing. To celebrate the occasion DRELLER has dropped his latest single “One Night Stand”. Click the play button above and let us know what you think.

This Saturday night TYCI brings another terrific lineup to Glasgow! Catch some great live music from Glasgow’s very own Breakfast MUFF followed by Pretty Ugly DJ’s on the decks. If you’re in the area Saturday night stop by for a great night of music in support of some great causes.

This event kicks off at 11pm at the Stereo Café Bar in Glasgow. Tickets are now available for £5 via Stereo Café Bar. As with every month, TYCI’s raffle supports a different charity. This month, funds raised will go to Save the Children UK.

In case you missed it, Muse stopped by the BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge yesterday for a six track live session including a killer cover of “Lies” by CHVRCHES! Give it a listen and let us know what you think.

CHVRCHES will be stopping by the Live Lounge later this month on Wednesday, September 23rd just ahead of the release of their highly anticipated sophomore album Every Open Eye due out Friday, September 25th.

We’re going be part of #R1LiveLoungeMonth for @BBCR1 next month! See you on September 23rd pic.twitter.com/9etdhorrrI

— CHVRCHΞS (@CHVRCHES) August 25, 2015

Earlier today CHVRCHES debuted their next single “Clearest Blue” from their highly anticipated sophomore album Every Open Eye due out September 25th! Just like our excitement levels building for the new album this song builds up steam and then blows the roof off with an explosion of beats and synthesizer bliss. Hit that play button and give it a listen.

Pre-order Every Open Eye at: http://chvrch.es

Get tickets for CHVRCHES upcoming tour at: http://chvrch.es/shows

During their visit to Columbus, Ohio CHVRCHES will be stopping by the CD102.5 Big Room Bar before their performance at the LC Pavilion on October 7, 2015. This appearance will include a 3-5 song live performance, a meet and greet and pumpkin decorating with the band!

This pop-up perk is part of CD102.5’s efforts to raise money to keep alternative radio independent. This limited perk is available now from Indiegogo. For $75 you and a friend will enjoy an afternoon of CHVRCHES and PVMPKINS and MVSIC!