I consider myself a fan of Lauran Hibberd’s. Her songs are fresh, tongue-in-cheek, hard-hitting and accessible at the same time. Slacker pop for the 2020’s. After two EP’s, she’s currently recording her debut album. It’s called Garageband Superstar and will be out on 19 August. Write that date down, peeps. The title may seem to be a tad premature, but she’s sure to live up to it.

The first single off the long-player, Still Running (5K), is out now. It’s once again produced to perfection by Suzy Shinn (Weezer, Panic! At The Disco, Fall Out Boy, Dua Lipa). The hip hop inspired scratches were added by Limp Bizkit’s DJ Lethal.

Of the meaning behind the track, Lauran explains: “Still Running (5K) explores my self-destructive ideals. In a world where everyone’s life looks better online, and everyone’s thighs don’t touch except in real life, it explains what it feels like to start believing what you read. It’s dangerous to compare your life to others, and it’s somewhat humorous that this is what we let ourselves become.”

Still Running (5K) by Lauran Hibberd feat. DJ Lethal is the new Carte Blanche Music Wildcard. This means it’ll feature prominently at the top of the blog for a whole week!

Recommended as well:
Bleugh
Boy Bye
Bang Bang Bang
Sweat Patch
Hoochie

Follow Lauran Hibberd on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Spotify
Follow DJ Lethal on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Spotify

In the Wildcards 2022 playlist you’ll find all of this year’s Carte Blanche Music Wildcards so far.

Werner Schlosser

I’m a music industry watcher and journalist. Worked at a CD club, a record store chain and was editor in chief of an entertainment trade magazine. Have been in the radio business since 1987, producing and presenting shows. Was music director of several stations. Also, I developed the European Border Breakers Chart, Music Moves Europe Talent Chart and ESNS Chart. CEO of Werner Bros. tekst | uitleg.