Laura Ampersand

Ireland

Laura Ryder is a piano-wielding songwriter and composer from Co. Mayo, who performs with a varying line up of talented collaborators under the name Laura Ampersand. For fans of the likes of Fiona Apple, Regina Spektor, Darwin Deez and Joanna Newsom, Laura writes piano-based songs which range from classical-influenced lyrical pieces to energetic full-band alt-pop arrangements. Sitting somewhere between alternative, baroque pop, chamber pop, and anti-folk, thought-provoking lyrics are backed by a rotating cast of piano, synths, guitars, drums, bass, swirling strings and woodwinds. Vestigial, the project's debut, was released in late 2017. Capable Of is their latest single. Their sophomore album is due for release in early 2026.