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HELENA is one of the OG’s you might say, a boundary pusher, a ceiling smasher, he has already achieved so much in his career that most DJ’s can only dream of. 
From holding a 3 year residency at Drais 5000 cap super club in Vegas, to hosting her own multiple sold out parties at Miami Music Week, to playing at the most prestigious international festivals such as Ultra main stage, Tomorrowland, Storm, Stereosonic and Big Day Out, to touring the globe so many times over one would get dizzy. Her list of accomplishments is impressive to say the least. 
A powerhouse of presence and a technically gifted DJ, HELENA is a seasoned and astute musical selector that can read and work a room like there’s no tomorrow.
HELENA’s versatile and in-depth sound of house, tech and bass along with being a master of edits and a captivating performer has allowed her to deliver her sets in a unique, electrifying and unforgettable way, gaining herself a huge and dedicated worldwide following. 
Headlining clubs all across the world from North to South America, to Europe and to Asia, and everywhere in between - you will be hard pressed to find a city where HELENA has not brought the party. 
Her debut single ‘Girl From The Sky’ shot to No.1 on the Australian Club charts for six weeks, laying the perfect foundation for her productions to follow; with releases on labels such as Musical Freedom, Mixmash, Ultra, Sony, One Love, Mutants Records and more.
Not forgetting her stunning EP ‘No Explanations’ - a 2 part series of tracks, a musical masterpiece in itself, released under her former moniker - ‘Helena Legend’.

Signed to Spin Artist Agency in North America - home to Meduza, James Hype, Loud Luxury and Armin Van Buuren - as well as signing to a new agency back on home turf, HELENA is one of those rare artists that truly represents world class.

Bookings:
Australia: helena@helenalegend.com
Asia: marc@koolwaters.com
North & South America: rob@spinartistagency.com

Everyone remembers the first time they see Lauren Ruth Ward sing. Not many singers have that effect. The thing is, you've never seen someone sing from every cell in their being and well, it changes your own chemistry for a moment. You think, if she can be bigger than her body, why can't I? And just like that, you are empowered. What's better, you never expected it would feel this fun. 

Critics have declared Lauren Ruth Ward as a cross between Janis Joplin, Florence Welch and Courtney Barnett. And while the consumer compass inside of us grasps at these to feel safe, comparisons don't feel just when trying to describe such a singular presence as Lauren. Her debut album "Well, Hell" garnered accolades from NYLON, Noisey, Consequence of Sound, the Los Angeles Times, Indie Shuffle and more. It introduced this Maryland native turned LA transplant to a world wide audience. Viral clips spread quickly of this new phenom's visceral live performance. Singing in the faces of fans, songs like “Blue Collar Sex Kitten”, “Make Love to Myself” and the soul crushing “Did I Offend You”. 

“I have a lot to say”, she howls in the title track. An oriflamme of the tie-dye 
explosion of energy and emotion that was felt when she hit Echo Park. Fans 
and bands alike fell for Lauren. Many times taken aback that she would show 
up to all of their sets and even take her own time to promote the shows of 
bands she liked, building a whole community around her as this refreshingly 
supportive East Side music peer. Echo Park folk powerhouse Alicia Blue even 
released a song about LRW titled “The Queen of Echo Park”. 

In no time, LRW was playing to sold out crowds in the US and overseas, 
sharing stages with artists as diverse as the Yeah Yeah Yeah's, Shirley 
Manson, Eddie Vedder, LP, Shakey Graves, Liz Phair and even Keith Urban; 
with a growing reputation for stealing the show. 

She's recently fallen in love with the process of recording to tape, which is how she plans to attack album number three. Talent met in equal parts with work ethic and a prolific writing process that she shares with guitar wizard Eduardo Rivera. We have already gotten a taste of her new material in songs like “Valhalla”, “Wise Gal” and “Super Bullshit”; in tact with that voice, sounding just as visceral but even more focused and mature. Lauren's music videos are extensions of her art and serve as calling cards for a woman that will continue to have a lot to say. From the new material already released, it is evident she will deliver these messages of empowerment and self discovery with honesty, beauty and 
poignancy. 

This year, you can catch Lauren Ruth Ward and co. on their US headlining tour. 
And when she's not on the road, she'll either be recording with her new side 
project, Aging Actress, formed with Chris Hess, singer of LA band SWIMM, or working in her home salon. 

Rock n Roll in 2020 really needs something. Thank the fucking Goddesses 
above and below for sending us Lauren Ruth Ward.

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