Lauren Balthrop

Lauren Balthrop, a folk-pop singer songwriter hailing from Nashville, has a crystal-fueled voice. Her second album, THINGS WILL BE DIFFERENT, is a collection of 11 songs spanning heartbreak, self-doubt and nostalgia coming 8/12/22 via Olivia Records. Lauren has found her voice in these songs. The album was produced by Nick Kinsey (Waxahatchee, Kevin Morby) and features musicians Ellen Kempner (Palehound), David Lizmi, James Paul Mitchell, Matt Combs, Steven Bernstein, Jared Samuel (Invisible Familiars), Kevin Copeland (Lightning Bug) and Maya DeVitry.

Prior to moving to Nashville, Lauren lived in Brooklyn for over a decade and was in numerous bands (Balthrop, Alabama / The Bandana Splits / Elizabeth & the Catapult / and Dear Georgiana). She sang on notable records by Bob Weir, Kevin Morby, Benjamin Booker, Elizabeth and the Catapult, amongst others. She has also toured and performed with Kevin Morby, Lucius, Sara Bareilles, Bob Weir, Benjamin Booker and Michaela Anne over the last few years.