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Laura Ampersand is the new moniker of Laura Ryder - a piano-wielding songwriter and composer from Co. Mayo, who performs their songs with a varying line up of talented collaborators. For fans of the likes of Fiona Apple, Regina Spektor, Ben Folds and Joanna Newsom, Laura writes piano-based songs which range from classical-influenced lyrical pieces to energetic full-band alt-pop arrangements. Vestigial, the band's debut, was released in late 2017. Capable Of is their latest single.
Laura was raised on ELO, Johnathan Richman, classical composers and movie soundtracks, and everything in between. They were never too far from a piano, and always fascinated by lyrics, which culminated in songwriting and composing as a teenager. When not singing songs, Laura can be found composing music and sounds for video games and documentaries. Laura has supported the likes of BC Camplight, Síomha and Last Apollo, and played festivals such as Other Voices, Body and Soul, Electric Picnic, and Knockanstockan.
‘Setting the mood for the evening is Laura Ryder Ampersand, a group of seven immensely
talented musicians and vocalists. Ryder led the group through a stunning, flawless
performance, weaving a jovial and easy-going air through the performance with injections
of personality-drenched dancing and jokes.’ - Sarah Gill, HotPress
'Ryder doesn't look to her influences or peers, from my perspective at least. Her music is
truly individual as are her vocals, which is so welcome' – Remy Connolly
Laura was raised on ELO, Johnathan Richman, classical composers and movie soundtracks, and everything in between. They were never too far from a piano, and always fascinated by lyrics, which culminated in songwriting and composing as a teenager. When not singing songs, Laura can be found composing music and sounds for video games and documentaries. Laura has supported the likes of BC Camplight, Síomha and Last Apollo, and played festivals such as Other Voices, Body and Soul, Electric Picnic, and Knockanstockan.
‘Setting the mood for the evening is Laura Ryder Ampersand, a group of seven immensely
talented musicians and vocalists. Ryder led the group through a stunning, flawless
performance, weaving a jovial and easy-going air through the performance with injections
of personality-drenched dancing and jokes.’ - Sarah Gill, HotPress
'Ryder doesn't look to her influences or peers, from my perspective at least. Her music is
truly individual as are her vocals, which is so welcome' – Remy Connolly
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