Interview With Alt-Rock Band LaureNicole
- Samuel Stevens
- 3 days ago
- 3 min read
How would you describe your music to any person who may have never heard it before?
Lauren: As a band, we describe our sound as alternative pop/rock — a label that casts a pretty wide net, and honestly, that’s perfect for us. When you listen to our music, you’re never getting the same song twice. We write from a place of authenticity, not from a formula, and we never want to box ourselves into one sound. Some tracks lean softer and more pop-driven, while others dive into a moodier, edgier rock space. The goal is simple: keep listeners hooked, surprised, and never bored. I love the idea of an album or EP that keeps you guessing what’s coming next.
What did you allow yourself to do creatively on Preserve Love Here that you haven’t in the
past?
Lauren: I’ve never been one to rewrite a song once it’s finished — until Preserve Love Here. The opening track, “Love Yourself,” actually started out completely different. The original version had a sad, sappy energy — more of an “I’m heartbroken because you don’t love yourself” vibe. But that emotion didn’t feel true to me anymore, and that disconnect sparked the rewrite. This time, I wanted it to feel empowering instead of heavy — more of a confident “goodbye” than a questioning “what if?” — and that shift changed everything.
What is something you hope people take away from the new songs?
Lauren: I hope people feel connected to these songs and are able to relate from their own personal experiences. I hope people feel the authenticity that I expressed when writing these songs and truly enjoy listening and singing along with them. If any one of these tracks can make it onto someone’s playlist, I consider that an accomplishment.
When you find yourself in a creative rut, what do you usually turn to? Any habits, environments or even non-musical sources that help you reconnect with your creativity?
Lauren: My creative rut is usually self-induced. Sometimes I can get in my own head, which can cause me to fall into writer’s block. The best medicine I have found is to go for long walks, get connected with nature, meditate, and practice actively slowing myself down. It’s in these simpler moments that I find clarity and wisdom and ultimately a song seed that can turn into a fully-formed idea.
Do you have any favourite songs to perform live?
Lauren: One of my favourite songs to perform live is “Hated” from our album From Within. Our guitarist, Rhet, absolutely crushed it with the guitar work on this track, and Zack (bass) and Jim (drums) locked in to create a massive, hard-hitting chorus. Playing it live is such a rush — the moment that chorus drops, you can feel the shift in the room. Watching the crowd’s faces light up with that “whoa” reaction never gets old.
If you could perform a show this very second anywhere in the world, where would it be?
Lauren: Being that I am a nature lover and a total sucker for amazing scenery, I would love to perform at Red Rocks someday. It would be a dream to grace that stage with the beautiful scenery all around and have it captured on video.
What do you currently have planned for the remainder of the year?
Lauren: For the rest of 2025, we are playing several local venues and plan to release a music video for our song “Here With You”. Along with promoting our newly released material, we are excited to jam, write, and plan for next year's endeavours.
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