Photo: Press
Speaking to The Guardian, the electro-pop trio discussed not only their new album, but the integrity and reasoning behind including the whole band in interviews, photoshoots and press tours.
Martin Doherty explains: “We could have sold 200,000 more albums if we’d hidden Iain and I from view and put Lauren on the cover of every magazine. But there’s 100 of those acts and that stuff goes away.”
Singer Lauren Mayberry continued: “We wanted to establish [Chvrches] as a band first and foremost, and have that base. Then you can move on from that. We’ve done a couple of women’s mags but we tend to talk about feminism and women in the industry, which I feel more comfortable talking about."
Controversy about the role of Lauren Mayberry in the band has been a hot-topic recently since the putrid internet cretins of 4chan took to labelling Mayberry a 'slut' and 'whore' for starring in the 'Leave A Trace' that features more heavily on her than it does the other two members.
Watch the video for 'Leave a Trace' below
Mayberry has been a notable advocate against internet misogyny since her 2013 Guardian article went viral and continues to fight for the cause stating more recently: "women will not be shamed and silenced and made to disappear."
Check out Gigwise's blog on the subject: The misogyny Lauren Mayberry endures is the rule, not the exception.
Chrvches second album, Every Open Eye, is out September 25.
Tickets for Chvrches' UK tour dates are on sale now. See full dates below. For tickets and more information, click here.
Monday 16 November - Brighton Dome
Tuesday 17 November - Bristol, O2 Academy
Thursday 19 November - Manchester, Albert Hall
Saturday 21 November - Newcastle, O2 Academy
Monday 23 November - Aberdeen, Music Hall
Tuesday 24 November - Dundee, Fat Sam’s
Wednesday 25 November - Birmingham, O2 Academy
Friday 27 November - London, Alexandra Palace (w/ special guest Four Tet)
.jpg)
