10. CHVRCHES’ record label Goodbye Records signs new artist Dreller. Check out his latest single “One Night Stand”.
9. Lauren destroys concert heckler who yelled out “marry me”. What the video doesn’t show is that this person was yelling stuff like this the entire show and ruining it for others which warranted her response. Watch the confrontation unfold in the video below and then click here to read an excellent interview by Bitch Media that includes more elaboration from Lauren.
8. TYCI finds a new home on iTunes for their monthly podcast. TYCI is a female collective founded by Lauren and run entirely by volunteers so when their podcasts started to be deleted by SoundCloud a new platform was needed. After a short transition to Mixcloud, a fundraiser and some hard work the ladies prevailed and were granted their iTunes license with a debut podcast in December.
6. Lauren joins The National on stage at Treasure Island Music Festival for a stirring rendition of “I Need My Girl”.
5. Lauren speaks out about misogynist trolls with Cathy Newman of Channel 4 News to discuss her viewpoints on the constant harassment she endures and the importance of speaking out.
4. Lauren saves the day at Pukkelpop Festival. We know Lauren doesn’t like to relive this event but we think this was an incredibly courageous and beautiful moment. After some technical difficulties CHVRCHES set was unfortunately cut short but Lauren with the support of everyone in earshot led an emotional a cappella rendition of their hit song “The Mother We Share”.
3. CHVRCHES announce official FANCLVB! As if they haven’t already done enough for us fans now they create the ultimate fan experience with pre-sales access, meet and greet opportunities, forums to interact with other fans and the FANCLVB postbox at their headlining shows. Drop off a letter to them via this postbox with a self addresses stamped envelope and you will even get a hand written letter back from Lauren herself!