Short Bio
Emerging artist Lauryn Macfarlane is paving her own path in today's music industry. Lauryn effortlessly blends Singer/songwriter, Pop and Alt-Country together in a new way, haunting, and alluring. Her honest and vulnerable songwriting style and personality are what draw audiences in and leave them wanting more.
Extended Bio
Somewhere between, Alt-Country, indie pop and Singer/songwriter, emerging artist Lauryn Macfarlane is paving her own path in today's music industry. Originally from Peterborough, ON, Lauryn spent her 2015-2018 years enrolled in a Music Business Management program at Durham College in Oshawa, ON. After graduation, she moved to Montreal, QC and began getting involved in the local music scene. In 2019, Lauryn began working alongside producer/engineer Sam Woywitka (Luca Fogale, Half Moon Run) and musicians Isaac Symonds (Half Moon Run), Mishka Stein (Patrick Watson), and Robbie Kuster (Patrick Watson).
In December 2020, Lauryn’s debut single, “Friendly” was released via IndiePool and was featured on Spotify editorial playlist New Music Friday Canada, where she garnered the attention of booking agent Adam Countryman from Artist Group International. It wasn’t long after this that Lauryn signed with Adam to be an act under his roster. Due to COVID, Lauryn was not able to see the full benefits of having an experienced booking agent but was able to be booked for Ottawa Bluesfest and the Peterborough Folk Festival in 2021.
In August 2021, Lauryn Macfarlane was named the Peterborough Folk Festival’s 2021 Emerging Artist (https://bit.ly/3shRaRi)
In the summer of 2022, Thanks to support from FACTOR (Artist development) and SOCAN (Socan LA house) Lauryn had the opportunity to go to LA and work with Grammy award winning Montreal born producer Jason Kellner. It was there she wrote and recorded “Dive” which was released in 2023.
Lauryn dealt with some health problems in the back half of 2023 and had to take a step away from everything to recover. But she is finally well enough to get back into what she loves most. Performing music and collaborating with others on making her visions for her songs come true. Lauryn is currently working on her debut EP with Manitoba artist and producer Roman Clarke. With plans to release singles this fall and the full project in the new year.
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“ Despite her small stature, her voice and lyrics are bigger than the stage itself” - Amira Benjamin
“Carrying a vocal quality that is completely addictive, Lauryn beautifully balances soothing tones with punchy, multi-tracked harmonies. Like liquid gold, warm and sweeping slides adorn the track pulling the flow of each phrase right through the speakers and pouring them into our ears. ” - Harriet Heywood
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Notable shows.
- Shes the one Competition ottawa bluesfest 2016
- Alan Slaight music night 2017
- CMW 2018
- Hillside winter festival 2021
- Ottawa bluesfest 2021
- Peterborough folk Festival 2021 (granted Emerging artist award)
- Peterborough Folk Festival 2022
- Folk Music Ontario - Developing artist program 2022
- Lescogrife 2023