Chvrches’ Lauren Mayberry previews debut solo single ‘Are You Awake?’
nme.comChvrches frontwoman Lauren Mayberry has announced her debut solo single, ‘Are You Awake?’.Taking to social media last night (August 14), the Scottish singer-songwriter confirmed that the track will arrive on September 1.
Fans who pre-add or pre-save the upcoming song can unlock a 33-second preview snippet.“Please give me a sign/ Give me a Hollywood line,” Mayberry sings over a delicate piano-led instrumental in the clip. “Some feelings don’t fade away with space and time/ It’s a state of mind/ It’s just a state of mind.”In an accompanying video message, Mayberry said she was “flip-flopping between excitement and abject terror” over her new venture.
She also attached the official cover artwork for ‘Are You Awake?’ – check it out below.A post shared by Lauren Mayberry (@laurenevemayberry)A post shared by Lauren Mayberry (@laurenevemayberry)Mayberry first shared the news of her solo career last month, describing the project as a “fun, freaky, sad, weird, joyful pop playground”.
Additionally, the singer announced a run of autumn headline shows in the US, UK and Europe.Visit here for any remaining US tickets, here for UK tickets, and here for EU tickets.The frontwoman is not the only member of Chvrches to embark on a side project.
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