A classically trained pianist struck by lightning and galvanised to the dark side of synthesis, Laurie Black is an award-winning synthpunk. Described as a “mixture of Tim Minchin, Nine Inch Nails and camped up cabaret”, Laurie is known for bringing cabaret and musical comedy into the future with synths and sick beats. Morphing from the Fringe underworld into live music lineups with her live synth setup and modular rig, coupled with tongue in cheek chat, she’s notably toured as support for Adam Ant’s UK ANTICS tour (2022) and Professor Elemental (2025), as well as live club sets at Antichrist and Mønster Queen. Passionate about the fascinating history and blazing future of electronic music, she regularly tours her TedTalk style gig Deadly Synths, and hosts/organises Camden EMOM (electronic music open mic) on the first Wednesday of every month.