Lauren Mayberry is a Scottish musician, singer, and songwriter best known as the lead vocalist and co-founder of the electropop band CHVRCHES. She was born on October 7, 1987, in Thornhill, Stirling, Scotland. Mayberry grew up with a passion for music and began playing piano and drums at a young age. She pursued her academic interests by earning a law degree from the University of Strathclyde and a master's degree in journalism. Before rising to fame with CHVRCHES, Mayberry was involved in Glasgow's music scene, performing with local bands such as Boyfriend/Girlfriend and Blue Sky Archives. In 2011, she co-founded CHVRCHES alongside musicians Iain Cook and Martin Doherty. The band quickly gained global attention with their unique blend of electronic and emotional pop, releasing their debut studio album "The Bones of What You Believe" in 2013. Their success continued with albums such as "Every Open Eye," "Love Is Dead," and "Screen Violence," which solidified their reputation as one of the leading acts in the synth-pop genre. In addition to her musical career, Mayberry is known for her outspoken advocacy on feminist issues and her efforts to combat sexism in the music industry and online spaces. She has written opinion pieces, spoken in interviews, and used her platform to raise awareness about these topics. Her creative talents, activism, and captivating stage presence have made her an influential figure in modern music.