Arts·Q with Tom Power

Laur Elle is an athlete-turned-artist who's just released her debut album

Before her career in music, the Alberta-born pop singer competed internationally as a professional gymnast. When she was forced to retire at 16, she threw herself into songwriting with the same discipline she applied to her sport.

The Canadian singer-songwriter's new record, Delayed Reaction, is out now

Head shot of Laur Elle.
Laur Elle is a singer-songwriter and a former gymnast for the Canadian national team. (Submitted by Laur Elle)

Before her career in music, Alberta-born pop singer Laur Elle competed internationally as a professional gymnast. When she was forced to retire at 16, she threw herself into songwriting with the same discipline she applied to her sport. Now, she's released her debut album, Delayed Reaction. Elle talks to Q's Tom Power about her switch from athlete to artist, and previews one of her latest singles, Easy Way Out.

WATCH | Official video for Easy Way Out:

The full interview with Laur Elle is available on our podcast, Q with Tom Power. Listen and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.


Interview with Laur Elle produced by Vanessa Greco.

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