Laufey

Laufey’s Genre-Bending Music Journey from Bedroom Videos to Billboard Honoree

Laufey, celebrated at the Billboard Women in Music 2026 as an Innovator honoree, artfully intertwines collaboration and innovation in her creations. Her partnerships with artists like Benson Boone and Hozier allow her voice to soar beyond the confines of any single genre.

Narrating her journey from bedroom videos to the independent release of three albums, she reflects on overcoming initial impostor syndrome, turning every performance into an immersive theater experience.

Her approach balances grand productions with intimate audience connections, drawing inspiration from opera and ballet to captivate on various scales.

Laufey slow-waltzes through nostalgia with a playlist steeped in American standards

Laufey revisits the elegant drama of sweeping orchestrals and the nostalgic allure of waltzy rhythms. In an interview for the Listen Up series, she traces her current playlist to the lineage of American musical standards.

Weaving old-school arrangements with modern sensibilities, she credits her sound to an upbringing steeped in classic jazz, show tunes, and the persistent charm of slow-burning, cinematic melodies.