The super-sensational Anglo-French guitarist and agile-limbed singer-songwriter LAURA COX became a guitar sensation online in 2008, captivating millions with her expertly produced rock and blues covers.
Due to her undoubted talent and bubbling personality, she rose from viral sensation to rock icon and released a fourth studio album, “Trouble Coming” via earMUSIC on October 31, 2025.
We described this recording as “Poised, steadfast, and expertly capable…”
We caught up with the musician at the world-famous 100 Club in London on May 8th 2026. She was supported by the super-sensational blues freshman, Jesse Garwood and his precociously gifted band.
We rose for the excitement with Laura’s “Rise Together“, that came packed with a monstrously heavy breakdown, forceful beats, and spectacularly punchy thrums. Laura’s vocals were intricately and inextricably woven within the winding guitar lines she expertly laid-out for the audience, underpinned by powerful rhythmic foundations.
And, of course we did want things to “Get Loud” (which is why we came to the London show.) And the song (of about the same name!) was tough, rock ‘n’ roll craftsmanship, and showcased gutsy originality and the type of raw nerve that we thought was reminiscent of Joan Jett during her “Up Your Alley” phase.
…The type of raw nerve that we thought was reminiscent of Joan Jett during her “Up Your Alley” phase…
“A Way Home” was a nerve-shattering concrete crusher of spine-tingling guitar panels that seemed washered-together with iron bolts of dramatic rhythm.
“Set Me Free” was a ferocious, howling anthem that featured the most effervescent riff we’ve heard in ages, and the type of shout-out-loud celebratory energy that made the London Oxford Street audience feel truly alive.
“Bad Luck Blues” was a potent dark blues track. It featured a chrome-plated feel and a level of commitment that reminded us of a bareback bronco rider trying to tame a disruptive rhino! Laura sang with bag-loads of expression and a unique, if slightly rougher tone than usual, while her guitar performance was expert and hard to ignore.
… imbued with blue-devil vibes and head-bobbing, expressive, elements …
“Dancing Around the Truth” was characterized by its throaty, grumbly quality, imbued with blue-devil vibes and head-bobbing, and extremely expressive, elements.
The song we most loved on the 100 Club set was “Not Your Story,” a meticulous piece built up with a foundation of unyielding sound, then slabs of aggressive rhythm, and an iron scaffolding of potent intention. This was a thick, weave-working blend of extremely slow rhythms and the type of distorted guitar that felt as if it cut into our brain and ignited our chest cavity!
Super combustible!
This was a five-star show!
All photos: © Phil Honley
Words: © Neil Mach
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