CHVRCHES’ lead singer Lauren Mayberry recently penned a letter about an abusive relationship from her past for Lena Dunham’s Lenny Letter. Mayberry is generally quiet about her personal life but at the same time vocal about misogyny and the abuse women face in the music industry and in everyday life.

Mayberry writes about her experience in a dangerous relationship including what she went endured, realization that she was in an abusive relationship and her wake-up call to leave this abuser. This eye-opening and powerful letter shows that abuse is not always physical and can also be used as a cautionary example for other girls and women in similar situations.

An except follows, “We were arguing, again. Like most times it happened, I wasn't quite sure why he was so upset. I had tried to placate him; I had tried to reason; I had tried to apologize, but nothing seemed to be having any impact other than making the situation worse. Then he backed me against a wall and slammed his hand repeatedly on the surface above my head. When I broke down in shock, he said, "Oh, don't act like I hit you." That moment was the final wake-up call I shouldn't have needed.”

Click here to read in full, “My Life, My Voice, My Body, My Rules” by Lauren Mayberry.

In case you missed it check out the latest TYCI radio show on Subcity Radio. Although Lauren Mayberry was not present for this show we enjoyed some great tunes selected by Amanda Stanley and Stacey Walton. We also enjoyed motivational talks with Stacey, discussion about feminist snacks and cheese, a new TYCI Trailblazer and updates on upcoming TYCI events including one with Carrie Brownstein!

Click here to listen to the October 2015 show as well as all past shows from the ladies of TYCI. Enjoy the listen while we look forward to what the ladies bring us next month.

Last night in Nashville at Marathon Music Works CHVRCHES brought out Hayley Williams from Paramore for a killer duet with Lauren Mayberry which set the social media world abuzz. Watch the epic performance of “Bury It” in the video above.

CHVRCHES, always full of surprises were not done yet. This morning they announced they would be joining Paramore this coming March on their annual Parahoy cruise! Take a trip to paradise sailing from Miami on March 5th round trip to Cozumel, Mexico and returning on March 9th. Although this cruise ship is currently full you can sign up for the waiting list.

Tomorrow night Yahoo and Live Nation bring us a special live stream of CHVRCHES' concert from The Fillmore in Charlotte, North Carolina. Hear the new songs from Every Open Eye and watch their awe inspiring new live production that will leave you asking for more. Click here to set a reminder and then tune in tomorrow at 9PM ET to see CHVRCHES!

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

Earlier today Live 105 announced their annual Not So Silent Night lineup which includes CHVRCHES! Check out the lineup in full above and get ready for an amazing night on December 11th at the Oracle Arena in Oakland, California.

Tickets will be available to the general public via Ticketmaster this Friday at 10 AM PDT but can be obtained early via several presales starting this Wednesday at 10 AM PDT.

CHVRCHES return to the Windy City tomorrow and will kick off the afternoon with a meet and greet at Reckless Records on Broadway Street at 2 PM. Posters will be provided, purchase their CD’s and LP’s or bring along an item of your own to be signed by the band.

CHVRCHES will then play an intimate sold out show at one of Chicago’s favorite music venues the Metro. Doors will open at 8 PM with Mansionair taking the stage at 9 PM followed by CHVRCHES!

Head over to Twist & Shout Records in Denver, Colorado tomorrow at 1 PM for a meet and greet with CHVRCHES! Every Open Eye will be available on standard CD, deluxe CD and 180 gram vinyl or bring along something of your own to get signed by the band.

RSVP via Facebook so the store knows how many people to expect!

Then catch your favorite Scottish heroes live on stage for a sold out show at the Fillmore Auditorium later in the evening. Doors will open at 6:30 PM.

CHVRCHES have announced two sideshows in addition to their Laneway Festival schedule for early next year. The band will play at the Enmore Theatre in Sydney on February 4th and the Forum Theatre in Melbourne on February 9th.

Tickets to these two shows will go on sale this Friday, October 23rd. Get your tickets to these two shows as well as all other CHVRCHES shows at http://chvrch.es/shows/.

Shortly after CHVRCHES epic performance at Treasure Island Music Festival last night, band member Martin Doherty tweeted, “Treasure Island, something amazing is about to happen…”.

Treasure Island, something amazing is about to happen...

— Martin Doherty (@doksan) October 19, 2015

Martin was certainly right! Minutes later Matt Berninger of The National introduced Lauren Mayberry of CHVRCHES to the crowd. What followed was a stirring rendition of The National’s “I Need My Girl”. Watch the magical moment in the video above.

Celebrate New Year’s Eve of the Eve with CHVRCHES on Wednesday, December 30th at Reaction New Year’s Eve! CHVRCHES will take the stage on Wednesday with an all star lineup including Deadau5, Run the Jewels and others. Then on New Year’s Eve, Thursday, December 31st catch Skrillex, Chance the Rapper, Purity Ring and more.

This two day New Year’s Eve party will take place at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois just outside of Chicago. Get your early bird 2-day tickets now via the event website before prices increase and sell out.