Lauren Mayberry’s solo album Vicious Creature, released December 2025, blends confessional singer-songwriter traditions with bold pop and theatrical influences. Drawing inspiration from '90s British girl groups, artists like Annie Lennox and PJ Harvey, and musicals like Cabaret, the album explores themes of selfempowerment, gender, and sexuality. Mayberry embraces a more personal, liberated creative process, breaking free from the constraints of her previous band dynamics. Collaborating with diverse artists, she infuses her music with joy, vulnerability, and a willingness to explore darker, more complex emotions. The album reflects both her growth as a solo artist and a desire for artistic freedom, blending vulnerability with a fierce exploration of her identity and the challenges of moving forward.