Inspired by the quirky, melodic 1990s U.S. alt-rock of Weezer and Green Day, witty English singer/songwriter Lauran Hibberd emerged from the same early-2020s Isle of Wight indie scene as Wet Leg and Coach Party.
Hibberd was born in 1997 and began learning guitar at the age of 14, initially composing moody, folk-based songs, in a very different style to those with which she later found success. An opportunity to make her debut live performance at the Isle of Wight festival arose when her father lent fencing to the event's organizers. After being introduced to Weezer's music by...