Laura Cox Talks New Album, Single And More

Anglo-French guitarist, singer, and songwriter Laura Cox will release her highly anticipated fourth studio album ‘Trouble Coming’ via earMUSIC on Friday 31st October 2025. She kindly took time out of her schedule to talk to us:

What is your earliest musical memory?

I think my first musical memories were when my dad was taking me and my sister on holidays, and he was playing old country music and rock in the car. I wasn’t playing guitar at that time, but the riffs and solos stuck in my head for years, and I think it played a role in my passion for this
instrument.

When did you begin songwriting?

Once we decided I would be the front woman in the band, I felt like I had no choice but to start composing. It didn’t come as natural as guitar playing, and I often ended up stuck with instrumental tracks, not knowing what to talk about. English isn’t my first language, so it’s always a bit challenging to find the right words, a good flow, etc. It’s getting easier now, as the lyrics and melody of the vocals often come in mind at the same time as the guitar parts. It feels more fluid this way.

You have your new album ‘Trouble Coming’ released on Friday 31st October 2025. How did you want to approach the making of the album?

I wanted to take my music somewhere else, to feel more free. I also wanted to partner with other musicians and producers, who could bring something new to my music, a more modern tone.

Where did you record the album and who produced it?

I worked with the French duo No Money Kids, they arranged and produced the album. I knew they would bring what I wanted on my songs, without losing my roots.

Actually, we kept a lot of the demo takes that I recorded at home. I wasn’t expecting that, but it worked! I also recorded some parts in their studio in Paris, and we went to ICP Studios (Brussels) to rerecord a few vocal tracks.

Did you use any particular instruments, microphones, recording equipment to help you get a particular sound/tone for the record?

I trusted No Money Kids with this process. For the first time, I only wanted to focus on what I was recording, more than the gear I used. Of course I used some of my guitars (Gibson SG TV Yellow Standard 61, Epiphone Coronet), but I also played with their vintage instruments (a 1965 Supro, a
Gibson Les Paul Signature from the 70s). They know their studio, and how it’s supposed to sound, I just needed to play. It kind of took off a part of the pressure from my shoulders.

Which of your new album tracks hear you at your a) happiest, b) angriest and c) most reflective?

The happiest would be « The Broken » because I really like the mood of the chorus and I feel it’s going to be a really fun song to play live, the angriest would be « Do I have your Attention? » because it’s the wildest of this album, and the most reflective is « What Do You Know? ». Each
song has a special mood and can talk to people in different ways.

You also have your new single ‘No Need To Try Harder’ out now. What was the story/inspiration behind the track?

« No Need to Try Harder » was one of the first songs I wrote for this album, and it kind of opened the way of the general mood. That’s also why I wanted it to be the first on the tracklist. It’s talking about the kind of situations when everything is working out without any effort, and you realize life doesn’t have to be this complicated. It’s the best feeling in the world.

Does the album title have any special meaning or significance?

I thought « Trouble Coming » was a good title because it’s really reflecting today’s situation.
Everything is going worse, ecologically, politically speaking, etc.

On a smaller scale, I’m talking about different kinds of trouble in my songs, focusing about artists
and musicians’ mental health. They also struggle with addictions, depression, loneliness… These
are some themes I wanted to write about on this album.

Was it a difficult album to write?

The writing of this album was really fluid. Everything seemed to come together in my head, and felt
simple. That’s what I like about it, and I think I needed this. It also motivates me to keep on writing,
and not wait for 3 years before releasing new music.

Do you have any live dates planned in the UK/Europe in 2025/2026?

The tour will start in March with 3 weeks in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, and the French gigs will be announced soon. I have the feeling we’ll come to the UK too. We haven’t played there since 2019, so I’m waiting for this impatiently, and it feels like a real challenge to me.

Do you have any favoured stage instruments, effects, pedals, microphones etc?

These past years, my two main guitars have been a Gibson SG TV Yellow 61, and a Gibson Les Paul Junior Billie Joe Armstrong. They feel great between my hands and they were made for the stage. Light, easy to play, simple set up… I’ll definitely keep them for the next tour.

My pedalboard doesn’t really change over the years: I’m a fan of SoloDallas overdrives, and Earthquaker Devices effects.

Feature Image Photo Credit: Li Roda-Gil 

Laura Cox’s new album “Trouble Coming” is released by earMUSIC on Friday October 31^st. The album is available from www.earmusic.com and www.lauracoxmusic.com