get to know lauren

Lauren Frihauf grew up on a 1300-acre farm an hour and a half outside of Denver, CO. Alongside her homeschooling, Lauren pursued her passion for music by taking singing and piano lessons from a young age. While the charm of farm life was undeniable, the solitude that accompanied it weighed heavy at times. Because of this, she was overjoyed to find a vibrant community at the School of Rock Aurora. Here, her talents rapidly flourished as she began touring with the School of Rock AllStars in 2018.

Not long after, Lauren’s voice drew national attention on NBC's "The Voice" Season 19, under the mentorship of Gwen Stefani and John Legend, where critics praised her unique vocal style and emotional depth.

Cut to today, Lauren Frihauf has become a uniquely captivating figure in Denver’s music scene. Influenced by artists like Nai Palm of Hiatus Kaiyote, Joni Mitchell, and Norah Jones, Lauren blends her poetic storytelling with folk and neo-soul elements to create a distinctive and captivating sound experience.

Lauren’s recent accolades include being featured on NPR Music's 2022 Tiny Desk 'Top Shelf', performing at Dripping Springs Songwriter Festival 2023, Panama City Songwriter’s Festival 2022,2023, placing top 3 in the Red Lodge songwriting competition 2023, 2nd in the Al Johnson Performing Songwriter Contest 2023, and becoming a finalist in the Grassy Hill Emerging Artist Showcase 2024.