Born in Bristol, she gained popularity by independently releasing a trilogy of EPs (Fools, Sinners, and Liars) whilst studying at school.

When she was thirteen years old she attended her first open mic event and sang "Poker Face" by Lady Gaga while her mother filmed her.

In December 2011, Aquilina uploaded a cover of Brenda Russell's song "Get Here", which she recorded at home to raise money for the Meningitis Trust.

On 10 October 2016, Aquilina announced on her Twitter and Facebook accounts that she was no longer going to be writing music or performing for herself and that Isn't It Strange?

[7][8] In November 2020, she admitted that her break from the music industry had to do with mental health issues and credits working with Kylie Minogue as the catalyst for getting her excited about it once again.

[10][11][12] This was followed by numerous singles, including "Tobacco In My Sheets" in March 2019,[13] "Swap Places" in October 2020,[14] and "Best Friend" in November 2020.

Praising, "Lauren’s sound is beautifully crafted soul-inflected Piano Pop (a sound that Sara Bareilles, Chantal Kreviazuk and Regina Spektor have been known to dabble in) that conjures lifting atmospheres, honey-sweet vocals and some of the wisest lyrics that any teenage songwriter has ever written".

[19] Aquilina credits Stereophonics, Coldplay, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Annie Lennox as influences.