‘‘Oh How’ is like a calming mantra for me, it was written to calm myself and the listener from any anxieties due to the difficult times we face...’ Lara Smiles comments.

Lara Smiles. Oh How

'Her spikiest confection to date.. with hints of electro and industrial, that doesn’t forget to pack a punchy chorus.
Paul Lester - THE GUARDIAN

‘Pretty spot on if you ask me’ – BBC INTRODUCING

Fusing an avant-garde mix of indie and electro, Lara’s music is guitar-driven, synth-inspired and brimming with colourful layers of alt-pop.
Influenced by many genres of music, Lara started out writing punk and soul tunes on her guitar – but all-night raves in her teens led to a love of dance music and experimenting with samples.

In recent years, having caught the eye of BBC and international DJs, Lara’s music has so far received extensive airplay on radio stations in the UK and across the world.

Lara has recently collaborated with and featured on the latest albums of The Orb and Jah Wobble - both set to be released in Autumn 2017.

She’s performed at some of Europe and America’s largest live venues and music festivals - and with three Glastonbury performances already under her belt, she’s getting excited to play Glasto 2017.

Her latest single, LIES, will be available to buy on itunes and Amazon on the 19th May 2017. Lies is co-produced by Lara and legendary producer Youth (Primal Scream, The Verve, The Orb). Lies will be released on WonkyPop Records.

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Previous singles have earned support from BBC Introducing, and Late Hala has played intimate shows in London, Paris and at South by Southwest (SXSW), steadily building a reputation for honest, melodic songwriting with an atmospheric feel.

The new single “In Your Hands” is a warm, introspective indie track that drifts between light and shadow - built on shimmering guitars, soft vocals, and a calm pulse that feels both grounded and weightless. Recorded at EVE Studios in Manchester with Jim Spencer (New Order, The Charlatans, Johnny Marr), it features John Victor (Gengahr) on bass and Lara Smiles (Australian Pink Floyd Show) on backing vocals. Subtle slide guitar textures and a lilting riff bring a gentle Americana touch to its dreamy indie sound.

"Echoes of classic British songwriting – aligned to a 21st century pop sensibility" - BBC's Fresh On The Net