Lauran Hibberd shares newest track "That Was A Joke" out now
Isle Of Wight power pop supremo Lauran Hibberd shares infectious new effort That Was A Joke, which is out now on Virgin Music.
“That Was A Joke lives in a world of denial, and sometimes it’s better like that”, Lauran explains. “I feel like it could be a soundtrack to an early noughties kids show but the references are too niche for the average Zoey 101 watcher. It felt like a good track to leak, because I can always lean on the title to save my butt if no one likes it”.
Adding to her thrilling catalogue of adrenaline-fueled hits, That Was A Joke follows previous album tracks I’m Insecure and Step Mum, and sees the indie sensation partner once again with revered producer Larry Hibbitt (Nothing but Thieves, Don Broco, Dinosaur Pile-Up and Sea Girls), as her spectacular ascent towards the upper echelons of the indie landscape gathers further pace.
Brimming with charisma and satire-fuelled anthems, the DIY Magazine Class of 2022 star’s remarkable potential is reinforced by the groundswell of support across the press landscape (The Guardian, The Times, NME, The Line Of Best Fit, Dork, DIY, Billboard, Consequence of Sound, NYLON, Clash, Gigwise, Kerrang, Rock Sound, Upset) over the last few years, as well as significant praise across the BBC Radio 1 (Clara Amfo, Jack Saunders, Gemma Bradley) and BBC 6 Music (Chris Hawkins) airwaves, as she tackles the next phase in her thrilling development.
Fresh from nationwide dates supporting chart-toppers The Snuts and Stand Atlantic, as well as a sold-out 2021 UK headline tour, the enigmatic musician’s raucous live show has already seen her earn impressive support tours with Hippo Campus and The Regrettes in recent times. Earmarked for several prominent slots throughout the summer festival season (sharing stages with the likes of Bombay Bicycle Club, Everything Everything and Sundara Karma), Hibberd will also be hitting the road this autumn to coincide with the release of her debut album.
Lauran Hibberd’s That Was A Joke is out now via Virgin Music and will be available on all digital platforms.
Lauran’s debut album ‘GarageBand Superstar’ is due to be released on Friday 19th August, and we’ll be bringing you a review shortly. For an artist described by NME as “Tongue-in-cheek slacker-pop” we have high hopes for the album. Watch this space !
Upcoming Live Dates
5th August - Wide Skies & Butterflies Festival
17th Sept - Arts Club (Loft), Liverpool
18th Sept - Brudenell Social Club, Leeds
19th Sept - King Tut’s, Glasgow
21st Sept - Mama Roux’s, Birmingham
22nd Sept - Clwb lfor Bach, Cardiff
23rd Sept - The Garage, London
24th Sept - Wedgewood Rooms, Portsmouth
30th Sept - Strings Bar & Venue, Newport
