Jvmpscare. CHV 5 in progress. pic.twitter.com/A2WPv4Cpnl

— CHVRCHES (@CHVRCHES) July 1, 2025

Vocalist Lauren Mayberry was seen in the X post with bandmates Martin Doherty and Ian Cook with the caption “Jvmpscare. CHV 5 in progress.” In the video post they revealed, “We’re working, we’ll see you soon”. What made the announcement all the more special, was the band’s first live performance since 2023 at the launch event for the video game Death Stranding 2: On The Beach.

The event took place at London’s creative cultural space, HERE at Outernet. Following Caroline Polachek’s lead set, where the singer performed her song highlighted in the soundtrack, the band then performed their soundtrack feature, ‘Death Stranding’. They announced, “This is something really special. This band was last on stage together two years ago and tonight they wanted to be here to perform a song that is very important to all of us that love Death Stranding.”

They also revealed details of their in-game characters which will feature in the Death Stranding sequel.  

@chantefuzz Chvrches reuniting for the first time in over two years to perform their song Death Stranding, from the Death Stranding soundtrack! They also announced they were working on new music! #Chvrches #DeathStranding ♬ original sound – Chante

After their electrifying synth inspired performance, the band spoke with the game creator Hideo Kojima along with the event host Geoff Keighley where they revealed to the crowd that their upcoming album was on the way.

One fan shared the details of the announcement on social media.

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Whilst the band have been on hiatus, Mayberry released a solo LP ‘Vicious Creatures’, which she described to Dork magazine as a “fun, freaky, sad, weird, joyful” project. Mayberry also spoke to NME about the band’s hiatus, saying “After 10 years and four albums, this is a good time to take a minute, […] Everyone go on your own adventure so when we come back we’re not just having the same musical conversations over and over.”

We’ll be on the lookout for the band’s new release and other updates, which you can keep up with on their official artist website.

Over the next five weeks, Mayberry will play 24 shows across North America, beginning in San Diego on January 28 and concluding in Los Angeles on March 2. She will then return to her hometown of Glasgow on March 20, followed by 6 additional shows across the UK. 

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Her solo career has steadily been gaining momentum, marked by her US television solo debut last month on Jimmy Kimmel where she performed ‘Something in the Air’ from her debut album ‘Vicious Creature’. 

Mayberry’s music career began as lead singer of CHVRCHES,  an alternative band formed in Glasgow in 2011. Known for their innovative synth-driven sound and introspective lyricism, CHVRCHES quickly became a standout in the indie and electronic music scenes. The band’s debut album, ‘The Bones of What You Believe’ (2013), catapulted them to international fame with hits like ‘The Mother We Share’ and ‘Recover’.

In 2023, Mayberry reflected on the transition from the band to her solo career, telling NME: “For any front person in a band, but especially a woman, as soon as you say the words ‘solo material’ people get very upset with you. I feel like every second sentence is, ‘I’m not breaking up the band, guys, however…” 

“But we’re lucky enough to have fans that care so much that they don’t want it to break up. I feel grateful, but I’m trying to be reassuring to them – just give us a couple more years guys, it’s going to be fine.”

During her set in San Diego, Mayberry delivered a powerful rendition of the iconic anthem by British rock band, The Verve, a song which has sold over 1.2 million copies in the UK. Gradually growing from her piano intro to a full band sound, her vocals soared as she belted the song’s signature “Have you ever been down?”

Performing covers is not unusual for Mayberry, who has previously taken on Nena’s ‘99 Luftballons’, Depeche Mode’s ‘Personal Jesus’, The 1975’s ‘Paris’, and Spice Girls’ ‘Viva Forever’. Her ability to seamlessly transition between electronic anthems and stripped-down performances underscores her versatility as an artist.

As she embarks on this new phase of her career, Mayberry’s commitment to both her solo work and CHVRCHES ensures that fans will continue to experience her artistry in multiple forms. 

The Vicious Creature tour will start with a hometown performance at Glasgow’s Barrowland Ballroom on March 20, 2025. It will then move through Edinburgh, Birmingham, Manchester, and Leeds, concluding at London’s Shepherd’s Bush Empire on March 26. Tickets will be available for pre-sale on November 6 for those who have pre-ordered the album, with general ticket sales opening on November 8.

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This tour announcement comes on the heels of Mayberry’s recent release of the single “Crocodile Tears,” which adds to a collection of singles she has shared this year, including “Something in the Air,” “Shame,” “Change Shapes,” and “Are You Awake?” The singer describes this solo project as a journey to reconnect with her creative independence and artistic intuition. “So much of this process has been an exercise in empowering myself to listen to my own intuition – something I really trained myself out of,” Mayberry said, adding that creating this album was about “relearning that kind of independence.”

In an interview with NME, Mayberry discussed her decision to pursue a solo career, admitting to feeling both excitement and anxiety at the prospect of working alone. “There’s always nervousness… For any frontperson in a band, but especially a woman, as soon as you say the words ‘solo material’ people get very upset with you,” she said. She reassured fans, however, that her solo career does not signal the end of Chvrches, stating, “I feel grateful, but I’m trying to be reassuring to them – ‘Just give us a couple more years, guys, it’s going to be fine’.”

Vicious Creature, represents a personal and artistic exploration distinct from her work with Chvrches, which she describes as “fun, freaky, sad, weird, joyful.” The album’s recently released single Crocodile Tears channels 80s influences, launching with kitschy synth-brass fanfare and a bubbling bass in a sparse arrangement that slowly fills up. 

 

 

 

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In addition to the UK tour dates, Mayberry is set to support London Grammar on their UK and European tour this November. This follows her September and October solo performances in the United States, the UK, and Europe, where she debuted songs from Vicious Creature and experimented with covers. In a recent show at KOKO in London, she performed renditions of Madonna’s “Like A Prayer” and the Spice Girls’ “Viva Forever,” alongside eight of her new original songs.

“Shame” is out 10/10.

Pre-save it here: https://t.co/hWgTWQeBeF pic.twitter.com/raTupS98Ea

— Lauren Mayberry (@laurenevemay) October 4, 2023

Mayberry announced initial details of her solo project back in July, promising that it would be an eclectic mix of emotions and musical styles. Now, Mayberry has had the chance to introduce fans to her new material after completing a tour in the United States, before hitting the road again in the UK and Europe.

Speaking to NME about taking the leap into the uncertain and often times nerve-wracking solo world, Mayberry said, “there’s always nervousness. For any front-person in a band, but especially a woman, as soon as you say the words ‘solo material’ people get very upset with you. I feel like every second sentence is, ‘I’m not breaking up the band, guys, however…’ But we’re lucky enough to have fans that care so much that they don’t want it to break up. I feel grateful, but I’m trying to be reassuring to them – ‘just give us a couple more years guys, it’s going to be fine’.”

Mayberry has stated that bringing her ideas and concepts to life as a solo artist has allowed her to explore female specific experiences that may not have been easy or a right fit for Chvrches. Sharing an artistic direction with two men in the band, Mayberry worried that her unique perspective on themes or directions would not necessarily resonate with them.

She added, “there are a lot of specific things about the female experience that won’t apply to Iain and Martin. Obviously they have been very supportive of some of that making its way into Chvrches’ music, but sometimes I don’t want to sing about certain things or perform in a certain way when I’m on stage with men – if that doesn’t sound terrible. They’re the nicest men, but sometimes it’s not a conversation that I’m comfortable having fully in that context.”

So far, Mayberry has been buoyed by the response that her new material has received from live audiences and, as her UK and European leg gets underway, she is hoping that the new songs continue to ring true for her scores of fans spread across the continent. As for Chvrches, the band is set to release a 10th anniversary edition of The Bones Of What You Believe later this month, although any imminent projects are not foreseen by Mayberry at this time.

Lauren Mayberry Tour:

06/10/2023 – )2 Institute 3 – Birmingham
08/10 – Gorilla – Manchester
09/10 – Scala – London
11/10 – Melkweg Oz – Amsterdam, Netherlands
12/10 – Lido – Berlin, Germany
13/10 – Strom – Munich, Germany
15/10 – La Maroquinerie – Paris, France
16/10 – Luxor – Cologne, Germany
17/10 – Rock Cafe – Prague, Czech Republic
19/10 – Flex – Vienna, Austria
21/10 – Bogen F – Zurich, Switzerland
22/10 – Magnolia – Milan, Italy
24/10 – La Nau – Barcelona, Spain
25/10 – Sala Capernico – Madrid, Spain

The Scottish singer announced in July that she would be releasing some solo music and heading out on tour, however, there was no indication of when we could expect to hear any new music.

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The pop band’s lead singer didn’t keep fans waiting for long, as on August 11th , she revealed that her first single “Are You Awake?” would be with us in September.

Over the weekend, Mayberry dropped the highly anticipated single, as well as a music video for the song.

“Are You Awake?” was written by Mayberry and Canadian singer-songwriter Tobias Jesso Jr, who has collaborated on songwriting with other UK artists such as Adele and Niall Horan.

The piano-led ballad is a slight leap from the energetic synth-pop we have come to expect from CHVRCHES, and in a recent press release, Lauren shared that “I was thinking a lot about loneliness and homesickness, and as soon as Tobias started playing the chords, the lyrics and melody came to me really quickly. I finished the song with my friend Matthew Koma, who really understood what I was trying to say.”

“For a long time, I couldn’t imagine doing anything outside of CHVRCHES but I think some things that I needed to write had to be done from purely my own point of view. I never really thought I’d write a piano ballad, or a solo album full stop, so life really is full of surprises. I am really looking forward to this chapter and can’t wait for people to hear more of the music.”

Though Lauren is venturing out on her own, her career with CHVRCHES is far from over. The trio announced last month that in celebration of the 10 year anniversary of their debut album, The Bones Of What You Believe, they would be releasing a re-issue of their 2013 LP on October 13th. The re-issue of the album will include 4 previously unheard tracks, as well as 5 live recordings. The band has given fans a taste of what’s to come by releasing “Manhattan”, one of the unheard songs that didn’t make it onto the album’s original release.

You can listen to “Manhattan” below.

For tickets to Lauren Mayberry’s upcoming tour, click here.

Tour dates:

05/10/2023 – SWG3 TV Studio – Glasgow, UK

06/10 – O2 Academy – Birmingham, UK

08/10 – Academy 2 – Manchester, UK

09/10 – Koko – London, UK

11/10 – Melkweg Oz – Amsterdam, Netherlands

12/10 – Lido – Berlin, Germany

13/10 – Strom – Munich, Germany

15/10 – La Maroquinerie – Paris, France

16/10 – Luxor – Cologne, Germany

17/10 – Rock Cafe – Prague, Czech Republic

19/10 – Flex – Vienna, Austria

21/10 – Bogen F – Zurich, Switzerland

22/10 – Magnolia – Milan, Italy

24/10 – La Nau – Barcelona, Spain

25/10 – Sala Copernico – Madrid, Spain

Originally released in 2013, The Bones Of What You Believe boasts much of the Glasgow trio’s most beloved work, including their signature song “The Mother We Share”. In an Instagram post, the group reflected on their early days: 

“It feels quite strange that Bones is almost a decade old – in some ways, it’s like it just happened, but also like that era was a lifetime ago. Thank you to all the people who gave that album a special place in their heart, and still show us so much kindness today.”

The announcement of the special edition is accompanied by the release of “Manhattan,” one of the four album outtakes due to feature on the reissue. Check out the song below:

In another Instagram post, Chvrches revealed that “Manhattan” was “one of the first tracks the three of [them] worked on together”, adding that the song “instantly resonated, highlighting traits that became the signature sound throughout the debut album.” 

Band member Iain Cook elaborated: 

“It was the first time we messed around with sampling and chopping up our vocals which would go on to become one of the hallmarks of the band’s sound. Lyrically, we were playing around with pretty abstract apocalyptic imagery—in this case the Manhattan Project. This was right around the time we asked Lauren to come into the studio to try out some additional vocals.”

Cook and Doherty, who had been members of the Glasgow alternative rock band Aereogramme until their departure in 2007, reconnected four years later to work on a new synth-orientated project. After proposing Blue Sky Archives drummer/singer Lauren Mayberry record vocals with them, the duo played their soon-to-be frontwoman a handful of demos including “Manhattan”, and Chvrches was born. 

Following the immediate online success of their debut song “Lies”, the trio quickly began gaining popularity through word-of-mouth. Although initially only intended as a studio project, growing expectations from fans saw the band take to the stage as a live act. Within a year they had released “The Mother We Share” and signed a record deal with Glassnote Records. The Bones Of What You Believe followed in 2013, shooting Chvrches into the mainstream, where they have enjoyed consistent success ever since.

Listen to “The Mother We Share” below:

In 2023, Mayberry revealed plans to tour as a solo artist, but reassured fans that, while Chvrches will be going on hiatus, the trio isn’t done forever: “We are all confident that the Chvrches story has many more pages yet to be written.” 

The singer is set to release her debut single next month and tours the UK in October.

See below for dates:

05/10/2023 – SWG3 TV Studio – Glasgow
06/10 – O2 Academy – Birmingham
08/10 – Academy 2 – Manchester
09/10 – Koko – London

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Pre-order The Bones Of What You Believe 10 here.

Their new track is the first release from the trio since lauded 2021 album, Screen Violence and will run as a supporting act for Coldplay in South America. This year will also mark a new chapter for the trio, as it will be the 10th anniversary of their debut album, The Bones Of What You Believe, in September.

OVER IS OUT NOW

We finished this song over the holidays and the way it explores themes of trying to exist in an escapist dreamscape when life is difficult felt timely so we didn't want to wait to put it out.

Listen here: https://t.co/1CyCiNCFKp pic.twitter.com/wdzrc8FbIR

— CHVRCHES (@CHVRCHES) February 24, 2023

“Over” is a high-energy track that highlights the band’s ability to craft an earworm. Singer, Lauren Mayberry’s hush-toned vocals was able to guide the listener along a melodic journey, as the group’s electronic production and synth-laden arrangement keeps the song driving forward.

Oscar Holter was the main producer CHVRCHES worked with behind this single and their collaboration ceased out of their Screen Violence era, racing towards something completely new and unexplored. The band commented, “Over is a song that we wrote with Oscar Holter, a producer we really respect and admire. Normally we collect songs over the course of months (or years!) until we have an album’s worth of material, but this time we just wanted to release something we were excited about and give the fans something new to mark the ‘Screen Violence era and the start of whatever the next CHVRCHES chapter might be.”  

The lyrics are an existential exploration of the idea that “no matter what, we’re still here.” The chorus, “we’ll never be over,” repeated throughout the single, which is served to remind the listener that hoping for the best is the way to go, even in the darkest of times.

.@CHVRCHES are back!! Their new single 'Over' is out now https://t.co/LcN2iXCoTw pic.twitter.com/uH1XAB1Kry

— EMI (@emirecords) February 24, 2023

The music video for “Over” was released alongside the songs’ streaming debut. It was also in the same place for the first time since their 2018 album, Love Is Dead. It features the band performing in a post-apocalyptic world, surrounded by snow and ruins. The visuals accompany the uplifting themes of the song and effectively encouraged viewers to hold on to hope in the face of despair.

All in all, “Over” is a powerful and emotionally resonant track that fully displays the band’s talent. It’s an inspiring reminder that no matter what life throws our way, we’ll never be over.

Chvrches have had a year packed with music releases; alongside their new album, they have also released an E.P. of remixed versions of the song ‘Good Girls’, a remix of ‘How Not To Drown’ by The Cure’s Robert Smith, and two additional remixes of ‘Good Girls’ and ‘Turning The Bones’ by none other than legendary horror director and composer John Carpenter, known as the mastermind behind classics such as 1978’s Halloween and 1982’s The Thing. In light of this, the group has also recently recorded a cover of ‘Cry Little Sister’ from the 1987 film The Lost Boys. The cover is to be featured in the upcoming Netflix film ‘Nightbooks’.

Beginning in 2011, Chvrches initially had little intention to actually play live, putting out a single entitled “Lies” on Neon Gold Records’ blog site and receiving almost immediate success, with the song even being played on BBC Radio 1. The group would release their debut album The Bones Of What You Believe two years later, following a successful slew of single releases and TV performances, both in the UK and in North America.

Chvrches’ recent Apple Music Home Session sees them take an entirely different approach to their own music; instead of thumping electronic drums and silky synth melodies, they have opted for a stripped-down set-up, featuring an acoustic guitar, a piano, and the satisfying sound of a brushed drumkit. It may seem out of the blue to some that Chvrches would choose to cover Avril Lavigne, however singer Lauren Mayberry referred to the song as: “A classic banger-ballad of our times” according to NME.

The session is of course exclusive to Apple Music, and can be listened to down below, or at this link.

Honoured to have collaborated with John Carpenter @TheHorrorMaster and @SacredBones on a new 7-inch featuring Good Girls (John Carpenter Remix) and our remix of his song “Turning The Bones.”

Listen to the tracks now and pre-order the 7-inch here: https://t.co/SFr81ouctA pic.twitter.com/TQxO14A62x

— CHVRCHES (@CHVRCHES) August 6, 2021

But, that was not enough for the Glasgow-based synth-pop pioneers. Now with their fourth album, Screen Violence, released today. It includes ‘Good Girls’, ‘He Said She Said’, and ‘How Not To Drown’ featuring The Cure’s, Robert Smith. The band makes new evolutions to their sound as they expand upon their range. Across the 10 tracks, the band comes back with everything we have been waiting for since the band’s last record, especially on the final song ‘Better If You Don’t’.

“Making this record was really good for finding something to centre you when it felt like the whole world was on fire,” the band said in discussion with NME regarding their latest LP.

With the album out and gaining traction. Chvrches set up their gear to tour new material in America in November, but come back to their roots as of March 2022. During the tour, the band is hitting up Newcastle, London, and Birmingham. Support acts have not been announced but there is a positive hum around the tour.

You can get your tickets here.

We’ve been waiting to do this forever, so it only feels right that “The Killing Moon” be our first proper cover this year.

Listen to our take on the Echo & The Bunnymen classic on @AmazonMusic here: https://t.co/ofZvHOuNUH pic.twitter.com/dlPUZ8ExnH

— CHVRCHES (@CHVRCHES) August 13, 2021

The Scottish synth-pop band took on the track from 1984 that appeared on Echo and The Bunnymen’s album “Ocean Rain“. You can listen to the cover via Amazon Music.

Last week the band teamed up with legendary director John Carpenter for a new two-track single. It includes Chvrches remix of Carpenters “Turning The Bones” and Carpenter remix of Chvrches “Good Girls“. Talking about the project the band said: “As horror fans, we know that John Carpenter is the godfather and the gold standard so we’re so excited to get to work with him in any capacity“.

“His films and music have been so impactful on us over the years, and without the stories he created I am not sure that the concept of ‘Screen Violence’ (and female narratives within the album) would exist in the way they do“. Both remixes are available on YouTube and more info can be found here.

In the meantime, the band’s singer Lauren Mayberry revealed that they were targeted by a US scammer who tried to extort money from them via a webpage. “The practice is known as cybersquatting and involves registering, selling or using a domain name with the intent of profiting from the goodwill of someone else’s trademark“.

Mayberry added: “the scammer also asked for lifetime ­memberships of the ­American Automobile Association as part of the extortion“. The band refused to pay and registered their domain in Spain instead: “Our manager is very smart and said we could get Chvrches.es in Spain and that, to this day, is our website. So don’t try and kid a kidder. You can’t haggle a Glaswegian, it’s not going to work“.

Chvrches heading on to a UK Tour in March next year. Check out the tickets and more info about the venues here.