The UK’s Laura Musgrave has garnered significant industry recognition for her work, including recent consideration for the prestigious GRAMMY Awards® in the categories of Best Rock Performance and Best Rock Song. She took home the International Female Single of the Year (Gold Award) at the 2023 International Singer-Songwriters Association (ISSA) Awards. Her music has found a global audience, with airplay across international radio stations, from the UK’s BBC Radio to stations in the USA and Australia, reflecting her rising influence in the pop rock scene. Her new single, “Crumbs,” is out now, ahead of her new EP to follow later this year.
With “Crumbs” out now, we took some time to hear from Laura Musgrave. Read below to learn more about Laura Musgrave, the story behind “Crumbs,” and what’s to come.
Hi Laura Musgrave! Let’s start with how did you choose your artist name?
Thankfully, it’s mine! Sometimes I wish I’d chosen an interesting and fun artist name – I’ve seen some really creative ones. However, this keeps things simple and authentic.
What city are you from, and where are you based now?
I’m from the Midlands, England, UK and based there again now. It’s brilliant to be making music from the place where I got my start in the music industry.
At what point in your life did you decide to pursue a career in music? How did you get started?
I was pretty young. I started off recording my own songs and selling CDs to friends. I’d heard about independent artists promoting their own music and I was like, “I could do that!” I spent my teen years reading every music business and marketing blog that I could find.
How would you describe your sound?
I often describe it as “tunes that hit like your favourite 2000s anthem.” It’s modern, but pulls from a lot of that era.
Do you have any hobbies outside of music? What do you do to stay creative?
Yes! I love photography, and cosy video games like Animal Crossing New Horizons or Pokémon Pokopia. I also like reading music biographies when I can.
Who are some of your main musical influences?
I love pop rock singer-songwriters and pop punk/emo bands. For me, it’s all about a strong pop melody with distorted guitars. At the moment, I’m really into Avril Lavigne, Taylor Acorn, As December Falls, and a lot of newer pop-punk coming through.
What’s one of the proudest moments of your music career so far?
I’ve been lucky to have a few, but I just got a comment from Taylor Acorn last week on TikTok saying she loved “Crumbs!” That’s definitely going on the list. I love her music.
What would you say are the greatest lessons that you’ve learned so far?
Just keep going is probably the biggest. Being an artist is one of the best things that I’ve ever done, though it has its challenges. Keeping going through good times and bad seems to be half the battle. Just keep showing up.
Now onto your release, “Crumbs.” What inspired this song?
“Crumbs” came from a past experience where I’d been turning someone’s crumbs into a full meal and convincing myself it was enough. It’s that moment where you clearly see that you deserve more and refuse to go back.
What was the inspiration behind the cover artwork for “Crumbs?”
We kept it quite simple, but with a bit of attitude. The song’s about not settling for less, so I wanted the artwork to feel confident and a little bit defiant.
What was the creative process like when making “Crumbs?”
I was lucky enough to work with some amazing folks that I’ve known for years. The writing process was shared with my friend and songwriter, Emma Gale. After that, I started recording here in the UK, and my producer and mix engineer, Becky Willard picked it up from there. She really brought the song to life and looped in Jordan Saucier for guitars and Brandon Allshouse on mastering.
How long did it take to complete “Crumbs?”
I think it was around 3-4 months to go through all the writing, editing, recording and production stages. It’s always so exciting to get to the release stage!
How did the music video for “Crumbs” come about? What was your vision for the video?
I wanted it to have a bit of a 2000s feel with a white background and projected lyrics. I ended up creating the whole thing myself – and while I learned a lot in the process, I’m quite proud of the result!
What do you hope fans take away from “Crumbs” and your music in general?
I’d love for them to feel a bit more empowered. Like they can recognise when something’s not right for them and walk away from it.
What’s next for you? Are you working on any upcoming projects, or do you have any upcoming shows that we should be on the lookout for?
My EP will be coming out later this year! I’m also performing live twice a week on Twitch if you want to stop by and say hello: https://www.twitch.tv/lauramusgravemusic. And, any band gigs will be posted on my Bands In Town account: https://www.bandsintown.com/a/15567349-laura-musgrave.
Where can we follow you on social media?
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauramusgravemusic
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lauramusgravemusic
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lauramusgravemusic
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/lauramusgravemusic
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/lauramusgravemusic
Thank you for the great interview; wish you much continued success!
