🎤 Electronic Press Kit (EPK)

1. Band Overview

  • Band Name: Lauren Odds
  • Location/Base: Victoria, B.C.
  • Genre(s): Pop-rock, indie-rock

Short Bio

Lauren Odds is an indie-rock artist writing soaring songs for the romantically reckless and tenderhearted, all wrapped in the bite of an electric guitar.

Long Bio

I’m Lauren, a queer indie rock artist based in Victoria, B.C., writing songs for the romantically reckless and tenderhearted. My sound lives in the tension between softness and distortion—intimate lyrics wrapped in the bite of electric guitar.

I write about the messiness of identity, heartbreak, and beauty standards, with an eye toward the moments that feel too raw to say out loud.

2. Music

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Discography

  • ILU (2024) – A strong, high-energy anthem about the fear and intensity of love, ILU captures the tension between wanting to say “I love you” and being terrified of what it might mean when you finally do.
  • Girlfriends (2024) – Playful, messy, and emotionally raw, Girlfriends captures the whirlwind of queer dating, the contradictions of love, and the lingering ache of missed chances.
  • Eye Level (2024) – A bold, defiant track that challenges beauty standards, gender roles, and unsolicited opinions, Eye Level is a punk-fueled refusal to shrink or compromise.

3. Videos

6. Tech Rider

  • Stage plot: Download [106kb]
  • Input list:
    • 1 Vocal Mic Input (will bring Shure 58 with XLR)
    • 1 Instrument Inputs (for backlined or self-supplied amp):
      • Rhythm Guitar
      • Optional DI for backup if needed
  • Hospitality rider (optional):
    • Water (refill station or bottled)
    • A few drinks (non-alcoholic or beers)
    • Light snacks (fruit, chips, anything easy)

7. Past Shows

  • May 31, 2025: The Mint, Victoria B.C.
  • July 7, 2025: Herald St. Open Mic, Victoria B.C.