Meet Laufey, The Artist Who Brought Jazz To Gen Z Playlists

Laufey Lín Jónsdóttir, da aka sani da Laufey, ya fara a Apr 23, 1999, a Reykjavik, Iceland. Tare da kwanan wata, ya kafa a cikin duniya na music, har maimakon al'amurran music na gida. Yawansa, wani classic violinist, da kuma dadinsa, Lin Yaoji, mai ban mamaki violin ilimi a Central Conservatory of Music a kasar Sin, ya dace da matsakaici a cikin al'amurran music na farko.

Laufey's al'amurran al'amurran music ya fara a lokacin da ya fara nau'i piano a 4 shekaru da suka wuce. A lokacin da ya fara 8 shekaru, ya zama cello, nuna al'amurran da kuma sha'awa ga daban-daban kayan aiki.

A cikin 2010, a lokacin da ya kasance kawai 11 shekaru, Laufey ya samu wani muhimmanci mataki da zauna Best Female Artist a cikin Icelandic Music Awards. Wannan farfadowa ya kafa mataki ga mataki na gaba da kuma ya gabatar da shi a matsayin m kwarewa.

A cikin hanya 15, ya yi aiki a matsayin cello solist tare da Iceland Symphony Orchestra. Bugu da haka, a 2014 Laufey ya nuna kwarewa a kan wani mafi girma cibiyoyin karatun, kuma ya zo a cikin semi-finals na The Voice Iceland. Wannan ya sa ya zama mafi m kwarewa a cikin hadin gwiwa a lokacin da ya yi. A wannan shekara, ya zama kuma wani finalist a Iceland Got Talent.

Accademic tawagar da ya nuna sha'awa ga music. Laufey ya ba da ilimi daga Reykjavik College of Music a 2018. Ya ba da kyau kwarewa ya ba da sha'awar sha'awa a cikin Berklee College of Music a Boston, wanda ya ba da ilimi a 2021.

2020 marked a significant year in Laufey's career. She released her debut single "Street by Street," which quickly climbed to number one on Icelandic Radio. This was just a precursor to her rising fame. In 2021, she released her first EP, "Typical of Me," on April 30. The EP garnered attention from renowned musicians like Willow Smith and Billie Eilish, signaling her entry into the global music scene.

Her debut album, "Everything I Know About Love," released in 2022, further solidified her position in the music industry. It debuted at number one on Billboard's Alternative New Artist Album chart. In August 2023, Laufey signed a global publishing deal with Warner Chappell Music (WCM). Shortly after, Laufey announced her second album, "Bewitched," released in September 2023. The album not only broke a Spotify record by recording the biggest first day for a jazz album in the platform's history but also debuted at Number 23 on the all-genre Billboard 200. This marked Laufey's first appearance on this prestigious chart, and the album continued to remain in the top 100 almost a month after its release.

Musically, Laufey describes her style as "modern jazz," a unique blend of jazz pop and bedroom pop. She often cites musical legends like Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Chet Baker, and contemporary artists like Taylor Swift as her major influences. Her collaborations extend to artists like Dodie, Adam Melchor, and most recently, Beabadoobee, with whom she released the track "A Night To Remember."

On November 1, 2023, Laufey announced a new single titled "Christmas Dreaming," set to be released on November 3. And we can't wait.

Laufey's 2023-2024 tour started in San Francisco on October 9, with performances lined up across the United States, Europe, and potentially more locations in the future.

Ayyukan Turai na 2023:

• November 1, 2023: The Town Hall, New York, NY
• November 2, 2023: The Town Hall, New York, NY
• November 3, 2023: Theatre of Living Arts, Philadelphia, PA
• Nuwamba 4, 2023: Lincoln Theatre, Washington, DC
• Nuwamba 6, 2023: Riverside Revival, Nashville, TN
• Nuwamba 7, 2023: Variety Playhouse, Atlanta, GA
• Nuwamba 9, 2023: White Oak Music Hall, Houston, TX
• November 10, 2023: Paramount Theatre, Austin, TX
• November 11, 2023: The Echo Lounge & Music Hall, Dallas, TX
• November 13, 2023: The Van Buren, Phoenix, AZ
• November 19, 2023: The Theatre at Ace Hotel, Los Angeles, CA

2024 duniya tour dates:

• February 10, 2024: The Academy, Dublin, Ireland
• February 12, 2024: Galvanizers Yard, SWG3, Glasgow, UK
• February 14, 2024: Albert Hall, Manchester, UK
• February 15-17, 2024: EartH, London, UK
• February 20, 2024: Le Trianon, Paris, France
• February 21, 2024: La Madeleine, Brussels, Belgium
• February 23, 2024: Grosse Freiheit 36, Hamburg, Jamus
• February 25, 2024: Nalen Stora Salen, Stockholm, Sweden
• February 26, 2024: VEGA, Copenhagen, Denmark
• February 27, 2024: Astra Kulturhaus, Berlin, Jamus
• February 29, 2024: Magazzini Generali, Milan, Italiya
• March 3, 2024: Les Docks, Lausanne, Switzerland
• March 5, 2024: Carlswerk Victoria, Cologne, Germany
• March 6, 2024: Melkweg, Amsterdam, Netherlands
• March 9-10, 2024: Eldborg Hall, Harpa, Reykjavík, Iceland
• March 13, 2024: Roundhouse, Camden, UK

Laufey has sparked conversations about genre, with her music often blurring the lines between jazz, pop, and classical. Her unique sound, combined with her deep-rooted musical knowledge, positions her as a refreshing and innovative voice in the contemporary music scene. As she continues her musical journey, one thing is clear: Laufey is a force to be reckoned with, and her story is just beginning.