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So Laura, did you think you’d ever make it THIS big?!

Not at all! When I was younger music was what I resorted to for fun and to get away from everyday life. It was much more of a hobby than anything. I always knew that what I wanted was to be a singer but I never dreamed I was actually make it this far! Its so amazing and im so grateful!

What first got you into music?

My dad self- taught himself the guitar when he was 10 and it has been his obsession every since. For my ninth birthday he bought me a guitar of my ownand taught me how to play it and I feel in love with it! Then things just progressed from there I guess.

So when was it that you decided you wanted to make music your career?

Becoming an artist for my full time job was pure luck really! The first time I considered it was after my school talent show. After my performance people came up to me and told me that they thought I was good enough to be a singer which definitely gave me the boost to at least try. I started performing in local pubs until eventually I was scouted by a well-known music agency. It all took off from there really!

Is being famous everything you expected?

I don’t consider myself as famous. I haven’t changed. I’m just the regular old Laura, who sits in her room messing around on her guitar, writing lyrics and occasionally gets the odd gig.

The odd gig?! Didn’t you perform at Glasto last year?!

*Laugh* Yes I did and I actually cannot believe it! It was so much fun and I met some awesome people there. I just hope I didn’t make a fool out of myself infront of the boys from Artic Monkeys, I have a crush on all of them!

What would you say the perks and downsides of fame are?

One of the things that I’m definitely finding hard to deal with is the paparazzi! They follow me around 24/7, I’ve even caught one in my garden once just to try to get a picture… that must be illegal surely?! But I would definitely say some perks are getting to meet so many amazing talented people, many of whom I listened to growing up! I also love the buzz of performing my music live and the fact that people actually listen to my music, its crazy!

Let’s talk new album..

Oo yes! I’m really excited about this album as I am so pleased with the results. The album is simply called ‘Laura’. The idea behind it is that each song means something to me or echoes a part of my life and so is very personal to me so I thought the name, boring as it may be, would be appropriate…. And partly because all the other names I came up with were awful! I put so much into this album so I just hope the fans like it!

Speaking of the fans, what do they mean to you?
My fans mean the absolute world to me as I couldn’t be where I am today without them. They are so supportive and I create my music just for them.

Any plans for the future?

I have no idea! I definitely want to continue making and performing my music. It’s definitely hard work but its so much fun and I find it so rewarding. I’m very happy where I am at the moment so I’m just planning to go with the flow really!

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