Soulful Americana… replete with ecstatic, harmony-laden chorus hooks and imbued with the unfettered joy of being alive and in the moment,” raves GLIDE MAGAZINE
LAUREN MONROE conducts parallel careers as a gifted Singer-Songwriter and a renowned mental-health advocate. She approaches these intertwined roles with equal passion, her nuanced understanding of human behavior informing her music. Inspired by artists such as Bonnie Raitt, Linda Ronstadt & Janis Joplin, Lauren Monroe's smooth & raw sound and vocal quality, combined with her emotional and spiritual power, draws audiences in, invigorates and speaks to us on so many levels. "Messages From Aphrodite", Monroe's third album and her second in collaboration with acclaimed producer Jim Scott widens the aperture opened by its predecessor, 2021's Under the Wolf Moon, bringing her musical & spiritual vision into even sharper focus. Monroe's experiential lyrics, emotionally authentic and free of pretense, are embedded in vibrant folk-rock settings, immediate in their impact & timeless in their sound. Monroe's band includes Legendary DEF LEPPARD Drummer & Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Famer RICK ALLEN.