Chvrches' Lauren Mayberry goes solo — and we got exclusive backstage access
At the 9:30 Club in Washington, D.C. on Monday, Lauren Mayberry announced herself as a solo star.
Lauren Mayberry has been onstage at the 9:30 Club in Washington, D.C. before. Many times, in fact.
The lead singer of the band Chvrches has played sold-out shows here — and all over the world. But this one, on Monday night, is different.
The posters and T-shirts don't say Chvrches, they say "Lauren Mayberry."
That's because her bandmates aren't here this time.
"Which is quite sad, but good for everyone to fly the coop for a little bit and then come back together," she says.
This is the first live concert of her new solo career.
And just before the show, All Things Considered sits down to chat backstage with Mayberry about this next phase.
Until about 20 minutes ago, I was down scrambling around on the stage, putting the final bits
