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

Laufey Lín Jónsdóttir, ti a mọ ọjọgbọn bi Laufey, ti o da ni April 23, 1999, ni Reykjavik, Iceland. Lati akọkọ agbalagba, o ti wa ni gbadun ni agbaye ti music, nitori ti awọn orilẹ-ede ti o tobi music. Ọlọrun rẹ, a classical violinist, ati ọlọrun rẹ, Lin Yaoji, a gbajumo violin educator ni awọn Central Conservatory of Music ni China, gbajumo awọn ẹya ara ẹrọ ninu ṣeto awọn akọkọ music awọn ẹya ara rẹ.

Laufey ká akọkọ akọkọ si music ni akọkọ ni awọn ọdun 4 ti o bẹrẹ lati mu awọn piano. Ni ọdun 8 ọdun ti o ti kọ si awọn cello, ifowosowopo rẹ agbara ati agbalagba fun awọn orisirisi awọn ohun elo.

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.

Ni akọkọ 15 ọdun, o si ṣẹda bi a cello solist pẹlu Iceland Symphony Orchestra. Ni afikun, ni 2014 Laufey fihan awọn oniwe-ọna rẹ lori kan ti o tobi ṣiṣe, ti o si lọ si awọn igbẹkẹle ti The Voice Iceland. Eyi ṣe ọkan ninu awọn ọdun ti o tobi julọ ni akọkọ ti awọn ere. Ni ọdun yii, o jẹ tun a finalist ni Iceland 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 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.

Awọn akọkọ 2023 US tour dates:

• 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, DC
• 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

2024 orilẹ-ede akọkọ:

• 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
• Kọkànlá Oṣù 15-17, 2024: EartH, London, UK
• Kọkànlá Oṣù 20, 2024: Le Trianon, Paris, France
• Kọkànlá Oṣù 21, 2024: La Madeleine, Brussels, Belgium
• Kọkànlá Oṣù 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
• 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.