I took my cardigan off for a moment and put it on my lap while I filmed something. Next thing I know...

Genuine question! penfriend.rocks/victoria-bec...

My phone just auto-corrected my husband's boss' name to "Aeration", so that's what he's called now.

I always find it odd that for all the cacophony of fireworks popping off through the weeks around 5th November, I never EVER hear the sound of anyone enjoying themselves. No cheers, no happy screams. As I calm my unsettled dogs I am picturing people watching silently, unsmiling, wondering WHY.

I shared a new secret song on 1st November, created from scratch in 3 days with a little help from the Teenage Engineering Pocket Operator Arcade PO-20! Here's how it happened: penfriend.rocks/shouting-at-...

Absolute tumbleweed on this 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Shoutout to my fellow YouTube video makers up all hours editing our own faces!! Do say hi if you want to make a friend who's as weird as you.

Some days you have to ignore all your sensibly laid out plans and be really fucking stubborn with a single task. Today was that for me. *nearly finished a new video*

15 years ago today I was doing this! And then she wrote some excellent books, too. I remember as I left the studio I saw who I thought was James Lavelle unlocking a bike to ride off and I was too shy to say hello, so there's a Sliding Doors moment. (tbh it could have been anyone but still)

Today I applied for two different, exciting, funded music programmes. Now it's time to forget all about both of them, move right along and be pleasantly surprised if I ever hear about either of them ever again! Back to writing new songs and making new videos, then.

When I wrote this song I didn't know if I'd ever play a gig in a room with people again... This version of "Disco Loadout" is available for 7 more days: penfriendrocks.bandcamp.com/album/deepfa... FREE / pay what you can ❤️

If you're not out at a gig tonight but you wish you were, I've got you covered: penfriendrocks.bandcamp.com/album/deepfa...

Uh oh, I’ve been rumbled! During Wednesday night's online gig I was accused of being a "deepfake" by an audience member's privacy protection software. ➡️

Uh oh, I’ve been rumbled! During Wednesday night's online gig I was accused of being a "deepfake" by an audience member's privacy protection software. ➡️

#gigface The Launchpad - Penfriend’s online gigs are back babe 🖤 watch again whenever you like for real human-written and performed music, complete with fumbles and fuckups x

I am going LIVE on the internet RIGHT NOW playing sad songs to make you feel better. FREE online gig, join me here:

One hour til I play a FREE online gig! Join me from 8pm GMT right here (or you can use the same link to watch later):

Nothing beats the feeling of finishing a song that didn't exist two days ago and listening back LOUD. I fucking love making music and I'm SO thankful to get to do it as my job. THANK YOU MUSIC FANS I LOVE YOU SO MUCH

What are you doing tomorrow (Wednesday) at 8pm GMT? I'll be kicking off a cosy online gig, performing songs and having a chat with you live from The Launchpad! It's FREE to attend, and all you have to do is tap here to watch live or watch later: www.youtube.com/live/hTdOlWi...

Since 2020 I’ve been sharing videos about my experiments in music, art and life. Start here: youtu.be/2hbHwKscMRY

An early morning adventure – you never know what you'll find (and it's always worth trying) youtu.be/UkvOmk1COkg

Today I am working on the next song in my Par Avion project! I'm delivering a new song on the first of every month to my subscribers, and as of this moment I have no idea what I'm sending out this Saturday. Gotta love a deadline. Right, back to the attic I go! Have an ace day yourself xo

Kitchen bops to this excellent new album today catbear.bandcamp.com/album/for-no...

Happy album release day @catbearmusic.bsky.social ! catbear.bandcamp.com/album/for-no...

I’m not for everyone, and I’m fine with that. My music certainly isn’t for everyone. I’m fine with that too. I don’t expect everyone on the internet to like me. And I’m absolutely fine with that. Cut to today -> penfriend.rocks/im-not-for-e...

I still can't believe the people I got to talk to for my podcast during the pandemic, and it's so fun to see them flying high now! Listen to me chat to Nova Twins, Self Esteem, Mary Spender and many more about creativity, grit and determination penfriend.rocks/podcast

I've been banging the make-sure-you-have-a-website drum for 15+ years, and I just tidied mine up! I'm Laura. I produce sad songs to make you feel better, sharing videos and blog posts every week on the magic of creativity and my experiments in art, music and life. 🎁 for you: penfriend.rocks

The only way to feel good about creativity is to practise it: penfriend.rocks/practise-mak... "Sitting here in the dark silence of early morning, wrapped in a blanket, with the wifi turned off on my laptop, listening to the tip tap of my fingers on the keys, is making me very happy."

The only way to feel good about creativity is to practise it: penfriend.rocks/practise-mak... "Sitting here in the dark silence of early morning, wrapped in a blanket, with the wifi turned off on my laptop, listening to the tip tap of my fingers on the keys, is making me very happy."

The first polite and friendly "no" has been received. And that's fine! Onwards :) What are you taking a punt on today?

Because "shy bairns get nowt", today I have done three slightly scary things to try and get different and interesting stuff happening in my music career in 2026. Feels good! I also cleared up a very messy post-tour office this morning, and ran around a lake. I think all these things are connected.

Rain on my cheek So tired of pretending I'm getting lost again Sea legs are weak The tide's neverending Capsized my only friend I'm going nowhere youtu.be/cTLtVllBBVo?...

If you’ve ever wondered how I write a sad song from scratch, I made this for you. youtu.be/S5XdvPtT-ng

If you’ve ever wondered how I write a sad song from scratch, I made this for you. youtu.be/S5XdvPtT-ng

🎁 FREE FULL ALBUM DOWNLOAD HERE penfriendrocks.bandcamp.com/album/house-... Last chance for a freebie! This gift will be available til Monday morning 10am - I don’t want anyone to miss out so I’m extending it slightly x ➡️

🎁 FREE FULL ALBUM DOWNLOAD HERE penfriendrocks.bandcamp.com/album/house-... Last chance for a freebie! This gift will be available til Monday morning 10am - I don’t want anyone to miss out so I’m extending it slightly x ➡️

One of the great benefits of being a completely independent artist is that I can do exactly what I want with my music. 🎁 FREE FULL ALBUM DOWNLOAD HERE for 24 hours go go go! penfriendrocks.bandcamp.com/album/house-... Music is made to be heard. Thank you for listening, sharing and being ace x

Perhaps a wee bit late in the day for #bandcampfriday, BUT... here's my new album: 'the disruption' by slow_the_tape Four instrumental guitar tracks, each recorded in a single take with no overdubs or edits. Download it for £1. Or get the tape for £5. slowthetape.bandcamp.com/album/the-di...

Every few weeks I remember I used to write on Twitter every day from 2007 til a few months ago when I suddenly stopped. I'd like to delete my entire profile but that would involve logging in. Weird to think it's still going just the same and no-one noticed I left! The things we spend time on...

People who share artists' work on social media - I LOVE YOU. I have a FREE download of my latest studio album available today for all -> penfriendrocks.bandcamp.com/album/house-... ➡️

I have a present for you: to celebrate 6 months of my album “House Of Stories” being in the world... ...get the full 11-track download version FREE / pay what you want here on Bandcamp (just enter 0 at checkout): penfriendrocks.bandcamp.com/album/house-... This gift will self destruct in 24 hours!

The internet is being kind to me today! Thank you for listening, watching, subscribing to my new song a month project and/or generally being a very nice person xo

Did she or didn't she?! youtu.be/2hbHwKscMRY?...

It's time for a change...and not just to my hair! All is revealed in my new video...🔗 in the usual spot xxx

I finished writing and recording my first song in a year today, to share with my Correspondent's Club members tomorrow. This is the feeling I love the best. I finished something I'm proud of! Go on, go and work on that thing...you can do it! And if you want to hear my thing, 🔗 in bio x

What’s an unusual skill you’re proud of having? I have two: 1. Wiggling my eyebrows independently of one another. 2. This -> youtu.be/skH36Frh-rI

Bristol! Thank you for a beautiful Thursday night of music and laughter, you made me feel very welcome indeed. So many familiar faces! 📸 by Nicky Roberts. Thank you! I’m home relaxing this weekend but am already looking forward to playing London next Wed and Birmingham next Thu. Yay music!

A beautiful night in Manchester at The Lodge @ Deaf Institute. A dream show from start to finish. Thank you so much for singing along ❤️❤️❤️ Bristol tonight! 📸 Caryl Archer, Neil, moi

My suitcases are heavy. My To Do list is shrinking. Tomorrow night I will play a gig in Manchester, and on Thursday night I will play a gig in Bristol! If you already have your ticket, THANK YOU for making this all possible. Just a few left – go go go! ❤️

The things I do feel futile today, what with everything that's going on in the world – far away and closer to home. So much death and fear and anger and nastiness. Being sad is so draining. But I know I'm lucky. I have some bags to pack ready to play a show tomorrow. I'll go and pack the bags now x