French guitarist and singer Laura Cox is entering a bold new chapter with her latest album Trouble Coming, what she describes as her most personal and creatively liberating yet. In our conversation, Cox explains that for the first time she wrote and composed entirely on her own, stepping away from the familiar team dynamic of her earlier releases. Partnering with French electro-rock duo No Money Kids, she embraced a more modern edge while preserving the blues-rock roots that first put her on the map.
The album’s creation was unusually relaxed, unfolding over several months between home recordings and studio sessions, a process Cox says felt “smooth,” “natural,” and free from the pressure of rigid studio deadlines. This freedom seems to have reshaped everything, even her writing approach, with vocal melodies and guitar parts now arriving simultaneously rather than being built around riffs.
From YouTube beginnings to major festival stages, Cox remains grounded, grateful for a fan base that continues to evolve, especially as she sees more women and young people discovering her music. With new songs built specifically for the stage and an ambitious touring schedule ahead, Cox is excited for what comes next and hopes Australia might finally be on the horizon!
