Today, we’d like to introduce you to Lauren Eddy.
Hi Lauren, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today.
The things I couldn’t do shaped my path quite a bit.
I started singing in church. My grandpa was a Spanish-language preacher, and my aunt led the hymns at the piano, but I couldn’t sing as high as she could. That’s why I had to learn harmony. I also couldn’t understand much Spanish, so the voice became more free from the words and the narrative—more like an instrument.
My first house in a small Texas town was about as close as you could get to the chemical plants and oil refineries. I had severe asthma and missed a lot of school and activities. No sports for me!
I don’t know what put the guitar into my head, but I was fascinated by it. My mom let me quit “boring” piano after a few lessons, and I picked out a cheap ¾ size guitar with nylon strings at a pawn shop.
We all face challenges, but would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
Charlie and I feel lucky to have the strong chemistry we do, but we’ve had to experiment with different lineups, instruments, and directions.
The more people in the band, the more difficult it is with money and scheduling. And you’re not always in the same place on how driven you feel. Our new duo, Raudiver, is our adaptation. We can be more flexible and very similar in our drive. It’s very freeing for us creatively, too, because we switch off our instruments and take on any style we feel like trying.
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know about your work?
I have some side hustles, but I consider myself a musician by trade. As far as bands, I started on electric guitar and vocals in El Lago (kind of dream pop/shoegaze) in 2014, and I recently joined Young Mammals on bass and additional vocals.
They’re a band I used to see when I first started going to shows before I imagined being in bands! So, that was a fun plot twist. Then Charlie and I started Raudiver (we are calling it goth pop/darkwave/shoegaze), which has been exciting. We have some single releases and music videos coming up this summer from our first record.
Networking and finding a mentor can positively impact one’s life and career. Any advice?
I don’t relate to the concept of mentorship at all. It’s so foreign to me! I do sometimes talk shop and compare notes with friends, but my relationships feel mutual and I like them that way. I tend to avoid inequality in a relationship because I find that humans don’t wear power very gracefully.
But being mutual is great for networking in music! It’s all about giving and receiving because bands help other bands all the time. It’s a very hospitable culture. As long as you follow the basic etiquette (you definitely have to stay aware not to be *that* band or *that* guy), you will build so many great friendships through music!
Contact Info:
- Website: https://raudiver.com
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/raudiver
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/raudiver
- Twitter: https://tiktok.com/@raudivermusic
- Youtube: https://youtube.com/@raudiver
- SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/raudiver
- Other: https://www.bandsintown.com/a/15528645
Image Credits
Graham W. Bell (@grahamwbell)
