Penfriend

@UCP4VAa5qRdaxaYx3yzA7Z9Q - 5.9K subscribers

Indie artist on a mission to survive, thrive and encourage YOU to live your creative dreams. Follow for original songs and music videos plus honest chats about art, life, making things and keeping going. I'm Laura, a music producer and solo artist working from my colourful attic studio in Nottingham, UK. I create music, videos and podcasts under the name Penfriend. My latest album "House Of Stories" was released on 18th April 2025. ➡️ Get a FREE 12-track album and 31-page zine from penfriend.rocks/hello ➡️ Get super limited edition vinyl, CD and KiTalbums plus tees, hoodies and hardback books to boost your musical experience at shop.penfriend.rocks I’ve run my own independent label – My Big Sister Recordings – since 2009, releasing 7 solo albums: five under the name She Makes War and two as Penfriend, plus a collaborative album under the name Obey Robots called "One In A Thousand". I'm so happy you're here. Let's do amazing things with good hearts ❤️

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Play this when you want to believe in yourself x

Play this when you want to believe in yourself x Penfriend

338 views - 4 weeks ago

Who's this?! Come hiking with me in the Peak District – WALKY TALKY vlog Ep 04

Who's this?! Come hiking with me in the Peak District – WALKY TALKY vlog Ep 04 Penfriend

324 views - 1 month ago

I moved to a new city! Am I a local yet? 🦆

I moved to a new city! Am I a local yet? 🦆 Penfriend

555 views - 1 month ago

Balancing waffle: a vital skill for a musician with a small YouTube channel

Balancing waffle: a vital skill for a musician with a small YouTube channel Penfriend

312 views - 1 month ago

What even *is* "content? Two musicians discuss w/ Carol Hodge (Wildheart’s / Steve Ignorant / Crass)

What even *is* "content? Two musicians discuss w/ Carol Hodge (Wildheart’s / Steve Ignorant / Crass) Penfriend

335 views - 2 months ago

“Emotional Tourist” Live from The Launchpad

“Emotional Tourist” Live from The Launchpad Penfriend

220 views - 2 months ago

The Orchid is cool – but can you write an actual song with it?!

The Orchid is cool – but can you write an actual song with it?! Penfriend

663 views - 2 months ago

May We Be Loved

May We Be Loved Penfriend

199 views - 2 months ago

I built this disco tiny house for my DIY music video

I built this disco tiny house for my DIY music video Penfriend

238 views - 2 months ago

Finally talking about AI "music". Bluebell hike in the woods / WALKY TALKY EP 02

Finally talking about AI "music". Bluebell hike in the woods / WALKY TALKY EP 02 Penfriend

393 views - 2 months ago

Dear heart I was wrong

Dear heart I was wrong Penfriend

just now

A good time or a good story?

A good time or a good story? Penfriend

just now

Making a song inspired by graffiti on a door

Making a song inspired by graffiti on a door Penfriend

376 views - 3 months ago

Not what I planned! Peaceful solo hike / creativity chat – WALKY TALKY EP 01

Not what I planned! Peaceful solo hike / creativity chat – WALKY TALKY EP 01 Penfriend

495 views - 3 months ago

Play this when life feels heavy x

Play this when life feels heavy x Penfriend

297 views - 4 months ago

We need to measure the right things – 5 steps to creative happiness

We need to measure the right things – 5 steps to creative happiness Penfriend

500 views - 7 months ago

I've never played it like this before (Disco Loadout live)

I've never played it like this before (Disco Loadout live) Penfriend

251 views - 8 months ago

Making a song with the Pocket Operator PO-20 Arcade

Making a song with the Pocket Operator PO-20 Arcade Penfriend

1.4K views - 8 months ago

Listen to this when you need encouragement

Listen to this when you need encouragement Penfriend

335 views - 8 months ago

Adventure is everywhere

Adventure is everywhere Penfriend

283 views - 8 months ago

ATMOSPHERIC: Telepathic Instruments Orchid three note jam

ATMOSPHERIC: Telepathic Instruments Orchid three note jam Penfriend

2.2K views - 9 months ago

The most fun camera I own as a musician making videos – DJI Osmo Nano

The most fun camera I own as a musician making videos – DJI Osmo Nano Penfriend

1.6K views - 9 months ago

Making a song with...a sad ukulele

Making a song with...a sad ukulele Penfriend

687 views - 9 months ago

Making a song with...YOU!

Making a song with...YOU! Penfriend

841 views - 9 months ago

Can you beat me? Fold a t-shirt like a pro in 8 seconds or less

Can you beat me? Fold a t-shirt like a pro in 8 seconds or less Penfriend

344 views - 9 months ago

Making music with...zero f*cks

Making music with...zero f*cks Penfriend

404 views - 10 months ago

A fine example of how to market your gigs with video

A fine example of how to market your gigs with video Penfriend

392 views - 10 months ago

Did you know this about Blackpool?

Did you know this about Blackpool? Penfriend

581 views - 10 months ago

Making music with...my inner critic shouting at me

Making music with...my inner critic shouting at me Penfriend

528 views - 10 months ago

Watch this when things feel too much 🖤

Watch this when things feel too much 🖤 Penfriend

599 views - 10 months ago

Penfriend - Out Of The Blue

Penfriend - Out Of The Blue Penfriend

1.7K views - 11 months ago

I travelled 1000 miles to get over my fear of filming myself in public

I travelled 1000 miles to get over my fear of filming myself in public Penfriend

732 views - 11 months ago

Why am I still doing this?! 😎 How to burn a CD on Mac

Why am I still doing this?! 😎 How to burn a CD on Mac Penfriend

3K views - 11 months ago

What a 5000 subscriber musician channel actually makes (YouTube Adsense earnings)

What a 5000 subscriber musician channel actually makes (YouTube Adsense earnings) Penfriend

1K views - 11 months ago

The future of music?

The future of music? Penfriend

1.9K views - 1 year ago

I didn’t NEED this hot new instrument…but 👀

I didn’t NEED this hot new instrument…but 👀 Penfriend

59K views - 1 year ago

The lengths I go to as an indie musician –

The lengths I go to as an indie musician – Penfriend

632 views - 1 year ago

Hearing this album in 1995 blew my tiny mind

Hearing this album in 1995 blew my tiny mind Penfriend

752 views - 1 year ago

"Disco Loadout" - Penfriend Podumentary Episode 11

"Disco Loadout" - Penfriend Podumentary Episode 11 Penfriend

193 views - 1 year ago

"The Argonauts" - Penfriend Podumentary Episode 10

"The Argonauts" - Penfriend Podumentary Episode 10 Penfriend

224 views - 1 year ago

"May We Be Loved" - Penfriend Podumentary Episode 9

"May We Be Loved" - Penfriend Podumentary Episode 9 Penfriend

201 views - 1 year ago

"Survival Information" - Penfriend Podumentary Episode 8

"Survival Information" - Penfriend Podumentary Episode 8 Penfriend

138 views - 1 year ago

"Seasons" - Penfriend Podumentary Episode 7

"Seasons" - Penfriend Podumentary Episode 7 Penfriend

208 views - 1 year ago

"In The Light Sometimes" - Penfriend Podumentary Episode 6

"In The Light Sometimes" - Penfriend Podumentary Episode 6 Penfriend

232 views - 1 year ago

"Hold Tight" - Penfriend Podumentary Episode 5

"Hold Tight" - Penfriend Podumentary Episode 5 Penfriend

156 views - 1 year ago

"The Life Of The Party" - Penfriend Podumentary Episode 4

"The Life Of The Party" - Penfriend Podumentary Episode 4 Penfriend

201 views - 1 year ago

"Space, Man" - Penfriend Podumentary Episode 3

"Space, Man" - Penfriend Podumentary Episode 3 Penfriend

265 views - 1 year ago

"Emotional Tourist" - Penfriend Podumentary Episode 2

"Emotional Tourist" - Penfriend Podumentary Episode 2 Penfriend

309 views - 1 year ago

“House Of Stories” - Penfriend Podumentary Episode 1

“House Of Stories” - Penfriend Podumentary Episode 1 Penfriend

505 views - 1 year ago

Penfriend - In The Light Sometimes

Penfriend - In The Light Sometimes Penfriend

7.3K views - 1 year ago

This is magic! Come with me to a vinyl pressing plant

This is magic! Come with me to a vinyl pressing plant Penfriend

855 views - 1 year ago

This shouldn’t be possible

This shouldn’t be possible Penfriend

983 views - 1 year ago

Penfriend - The Life Of The Party

Penfriend - The Life Of The Party Penfriend

2.6K views - 1 year ago

From idea to execution: creating a false ending for a proggy indie rock song

From idea to execution: creating a false ending for a proggy indie rock song Penfriend

982 views - 1 year ago

Penfriend - Space, Man

Penfriend - Space, Man Penfriend

3.8K views - 1 year ago

Penfriend - Emotional Tourist

Penfriend - Emotional Tourist Penfriend

4.7K views - 1 year ago

Penfriend - Our Last Christmas

Penfriend - Our Last Christmas Penfriend

1K views - 1 year ago

The joy of singing a seven syllable lyric

The joy of singing a seven syllable lyric Penfriend

403 views - 1 year ago

I wish this song wasn't relevant

I wish this song wasn't relevant Penfriend

419 views - 1 year ago

I can’t record at home without doing this first

I can’t record at home without doing this first Penfriend

565 views - 1 year ago