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

Laufey Lín Jónsdóttir, ti a mọ nipa aṣayan Laufey, was born on April 23, 1999, in Reykjavík, Iceland. From a young age, she was immersed in a world of music, thanks to her family's rich musical background. Her mother, a classical violinist, and her grandfather, Lin Yaoji, a renowned violin educator at the Central Conservatory of Music in China, played pivotal roles in shaping her early musical inclinations.

Laufey's formal introduction to music began at the tender age of 4 when she started learning the piano. By the age of 8, she had taken up the cello, showcasing her versatility and passion for different instruments.

Ninu 2010, nigba ti o wà nikan 11 ọdun, Laufey ti gba kan pataki akọkọ nipa won ti o dara ju Female Artist ni awọn Icelandic Music Awards. Awọn akọkọ iroyin yii fi awọn akọsilẹ fun awọn ifilelẹ rẹ siwaju sii ati ki o ṣe itọju rẹ bi a gbajumo talent.

At just 15, she performed as a cello soloist with the Iceland Symphony Orchestra. Moreover, in 2014 Laufey showcased her talent on a larger platform, reaching the semi-finals of The Voice Iceland. This made her the youngest competitor in the series' history at the time. The same year, she was also a finalist in Ísland Got Talent.

Laufey ti tẹlẹ lati Reykjavik College of Music ni 2018. Awọn oniwe-ọna ti o wa ni o ṣe ọpọlọpọ aṣeyọri ti o ni aṣeyọri ni Berklee College of Music ni Boston, lati eyi ti o tẹlẹ ni 2021.

2020 jẹ ọdun pataki ninu iṣẹlẹ Laufey. O ti tẹsiwaju rẹ akọkọ singer "Street by Street," eyi ti o dara julọ lọ si nọmba ọkan ninu Icelandic Radio. Eyi jẹ nikan aṣiṣe kan si awọn ti o ṣẹda. Ni 2021, o ti tẹsiwaju rẹ akọkọ EP, "Typical of Me," ni Oṣu Kẹsán. Awọn EP ti gbọdọ awọn atilẹyin nipasẹ awọn musicists ti a mọ bi Willow Smith ati Billie Eilish, igbeyewo awọn oniwe-ọna rẹ si awọn agbaye music ile.

Awọn akọkọ album, "Everything I Know About Love," gbigbe ni 2022, siwaju siwaju sii awọn ipo rẹ ni ile-iṣẹ music. O ṣe akọkọ ni nọmba ọkan ninu Billboard's Alternative New Artist Album chart. Ni Oṣù 2023, Laufey ṣe akọkọ akọkọ akọkọ akọkọ pẹlu Warner Chappell Music (WCM). Pẹlu akoko lẹhin, Laufey ṣe akọkọ akọkọ akọkọ rẹ, "Bewitched," gbigbe ni Oṣu Kẹsán 2023. Awọn album ko nikan ṣe akọkọ Spotify nipa akọkọ awọn akọkọ akọkọ akọkọ ti o dara julọ fun

Musically, Laufey fọwọsi ọna rẹ bi "modern jazz," a orisirisi ibiti o ti jazz pop ati bedroom pop. O gbọdọ fọwọsi musicals bi Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Chet Baker, ati akọkọ artists bi 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.

Kọkànlá Oṣù 2019:

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

Kọkànlá Oṣù 2019:

• Kọkànlá Oṣù 10, 2024: The Academy, Dublin, Ireland
• Kọkànlá Oṣù 12, 2024: Galvanizers Yard, SWG3, Glasgow, UK
• Kọkànlá Oṣù 14, 2024: Albert Hall, Manchester, UK
• February 15-17, 2024: EartH, London, UK
• Kọkànlá Oṣù 20, 2024: Le Trianon, Paris, France
• Kọkànlá Oṣù 21, 2024: La Madeleine, Brussels, Belgium
• Februari 23, 2024: Grosse Freiheit 36, Hamburg, Germany
• Kọkànlá Oṣù 25, 2024: Nalen Stora Salen, Stockholm, Sweden
• Kọkànlá Oṣù 26, 2024: VEGA, Copenhagen, Denmark
• Kọkànlá Oṣù 27, 2024: Astra Kulturhaus, Berlin, Germany
• Kọkànlá Oṣù 29, 2024: Magazzini Generali, Milan, Italy
• Kọkànlá Oṣù 3, 2024: Les Docks, Lausanne, Switzerland
• Kọkànlá Oṣù 5, 2024: Carlswerk Victoria, Cologne, Germany
• Kọkànlá Oṣù 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.