Laura Elizabeth Hughes

With her debut body of work due for release in June 2025, Dublin songwriter, now residing in Cork, Laura Elizabeth Hughes, is allowing her music pave a new path into a familiar yet unknown space... and that it's an unknown she is comfortable being in.

Since the release of herself produced and recorded EP We, Myself, I in 2021, touted as her finest and most honest work to date, Laura has been working on a larger project. Wanting more autonomy over the whole process, and wanting to challenge herself personally and artistically, an ambitious body of work was underway, given the air to breathe following the awarding of the Irish Arts Council’s Agility Award.

The latest track from the upcoming body of work, Casual, is a piano and stack layered vocal wonder that beautifully showcases Hughes's way with words and her ability to draw you in and keep you there.

"Casual is about not taking for granted the closeness, freedom and lightness of youth - it's airy but close, and inspired by the knotted-up ties we create with our childhood places and people. I wanted a sonic air of very simple sun-drenched nostalgia for a time when time seemingly stood still."

On stage is where Laura feels most at home and truly connects with people. Hughes inimitable vocals combined with her arresting lyrical ability has seen her earn plaudits from both the media and her peers and establish herself as a songwriting talent. Throughout her time as a performer she has shared the stage with acts such as Dermot Kennedy, James Bay, Billie Marten, Pa Sheehy and Driven Snow with the Irish Times naming her in the “10 acts to see before they are famous”.

"Great Irish talent… a young woman who is starting to make waves”
John Creedon, RTE Radio 1

"...Hughes can easily make a claim for having that little bit extra... Gentle yet steely, formidable yet tender, Laura's a keeper"
Tony Clayton Lea, Irish Times

"Such a beautiful voice, beautiful lyrics...the whole package"
Across The Line, BBC Northern Ireland

“What a beauty. A beautiful hopeful, heartfelt song”
Fiachna O’Braonain, RTE Radio 1

"...enchanting music that [makes] her stand out from the pack with a beguiling vocal and intricate songs. Hughes is without doubt one to watch."
TheLastMixedTape.com