LAUFEY PREMIERES "LOVER GIRL" - sold out dates at MSG, Crypto.com arena and more!
LAUFEY PREMIERES “LOVER GIRL”A MATTER OF TIME DUE AUGUST 22 FALL ARENA DATES WITH TWO SOLD OUT NIGHTS AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN, CRYPTO.COM ARENA AND MORE 
Credit: Emma Summerton “Otherworldly artist”—TIME“she is a musical tour de force”—Los Angeles Times“A celebration of modern girlhood, Laufey brings jazz to a new generation”—Vanity FairJune 25, 2025—Today, GRAMMY®-winning Icelandic-Chinese artist, composer, producer and multi-instrumentalist Laufey is premiering “Lover Girl,” the latest single from her highly anticipated forthcoming album A Matter of Time. Of the song, Laufey explains, “The hardest part of loving someone is being away from them. This is that story.” Listen to / share “Lover Girl” HERE. A Matter of Time is coming August 22 via Vingolf Recordings / AWAL. Moreover, Laufey’s recently announced “A Matter of Time Tour,” in partnership with AEG Presents, sold over 250K tickets, including two sold out Madison Square Garden dates in New York City, two sold out Crypto.com Arena dates in Los Angeles, plus second nights added in Toronto and San Francisco and a dozen other instantly sold out arena shows. The tour kicks off in September and sees Laufey bringing her enchanting and theatrical live show to her largest North American venues to date. See below for details. As Laufey began to craft A Matter of Time, she felt freer than ever. “Every new album for me is a blank book of stories to write,” she says, and it’s true. An artist who pours her life experiences into her work, she infused 2022’s Everything I Know About Love with coming-of-age tales revolving around leaving home, and for 2023’s GRAMMY®-winning Bewitched she dove headlong into young love. Brought to life with sweeping orchestral arrangements, interwoven strains of bossa nova and jazz, and Laufey’s honeyed alto, those albums cemented Laufey as a star who can make sounds from bygone eras feel timeless.Now on A Matter of Time, Laufey further crystalizes her singular sound—one still rooted in her beloved influences, but which forgoes any strict standards or rules. “I’m constantly thinking about classical and jazz, how to properly preserve them and pay homage.” For this album she continues to do so while also noting, “I just wanted to let my heart wander.” To that end, she teamed with a pair of co-producers, one comforting and familiar—Spencer Stewart who worked with Laufey on her first two albums —and one new to her but deeply attuned to artists looking to open up: Aaron Dessner (Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran). Feeling sonically unrestrained gave Laufey the space to share new sides of herself while exploring sometimes heavier themes. “People expect a pretty façade of girly clothes, fantastical stories, and romantic music,” she says. “This time, I was interested in seeing how I could draw out the most flawed parts of myself and look at them directly in the mirror.” A Matter of Time finds Laufey at her most daring—and also playful—as she captures the experience of “real love” in its many forms and what it means to observe as it strips you down to your most vulnerable and anxious.Laufey (pronounced lay-vay) has captivated a generation with virtuosic songs of love and self-discovery by manifesting her vision of jazz-and classical-infused pop music. She has become a bridge for the older music she adores, from Chet Baker to Carole King to Ravel, by offering her bold interpretation to a younger crop of listeners who have become deeply connected over time. This was all by design — Laufey’s self-assigned raison d’être — and it worked, allowing her to bring to life the whimsical universe known as “Laufey Land.”Raised between Reykjavik and Washington, D.C., she learned piano and cello as a child, later studying at Berklee College of Music. There, she wrote her debut EP, 2021’s Typical of Me, whose striking single “Street by Street” debuted at No. 1 on Icelandic Radio—the first of many achievements that have grown to include 5 billion global streams, a social media audience of 25 million, the biggest jazz LP debut in Spotify history and an album in Billboard’s Top 20 (both for Bewitched), a growing pile of Platinum plaques, a Forbes 30 Under 30 designation, and being named one of TIME’s 2025 Women of the Year. She’s sold out the Hollywood Bowl, Radio City Music Hall, and London’s Royal Albert Hall; performed backed by the LA Phil, the National Symphony Orchestra, and the China Philharmonic Orchestra; shared the stage with the likes of Jon Batiste and Raye; and collaborated on records with artists ranging from Beabadoobee to Norah Jones. This spring, Laufey announced The Laufey Foundation, with the primary mission of supporting young musicians with the resources they need, especially through youth orchestras, to reach their full potential. $1 of each ticket sold on the “A Matter of Time Tour’ will go towards The Laufey Foundation.A Matter of Time is available for pre-order here.LAUFEY LIVEJuly 30—Virginia Arts Festival at Chartway Arena—Norfolk, VA*July 31—Virginia Arts Festival at Chartway Arena—Norfolk, VA*August 2—Chautauqua Institution—Chautauqua, NY† SOLD OUTAugust 3—Chautauqua Institution—Chautauqua, NY†August 7—Blossom Music Center—Cuyahoga Falls, OH‡August 9—Saratoga Performing Arts Center—Saratoga Springs, NY§September 15—Kia Center—Orlando, FL** SOLD OUTSeptember 16—State Farm Arena—Atlanta, GA**September 18—Dickies Arena—Fort Worth, TX** SOLD OUTSeptember 20—Toyota Center—Houston, TX**September 21—Moody Center—Austin, TX**September 23—Desert Diamond Arena—Phoenix, AZ**September 24—Pechanga Arena—San Diego, CA** SOLD OUTSeptember 26—Crypto.com Arena—Los Angeles, CA** SOLD OUTSeptember 27—Crypto.com Arena—Los Angeles, CA** SOLD OUTSeptember 29—Oakland Arena—Oakland, CA** NEW DATE September 30—Chase Center—San Francisco, CA** SOLD OUTOctober 2—Rogers Arena—Vancouver, BC**October 4—Climate Pledge Arena—Seattle, WA** SOLD OUTOctober 6—Delta Center—Salt Lake City, UT**October 8—Red Rocks Amphitheatre—Morrison, CO** SOLD OUTOctober 10—United Center—Chicago, IL** SOLD OUTOctober 11—Target Center—Minneapolis, MN**October 13—Bridgestone Arena—Nashville, TN**October 15—Madison Square Garden—New York, NY** SOLD OUTOctober 16—Madison Square Garden—New York, NY** SOLD OUTOctober 19—Scotiabank Arena—Toronto, ON** SOLD OUTOctober 20—Scotiabank Arena—Toronto, ON** NEW DATEOctober 21—Place Bell—Laval, QC**October 23—Capital One Arena—Washington, DC**October 24—Wells Fargo Center—Philadelphia, PA**October 27—TD Garden—Boston MA***with The Virginia Symphony Orchestra†with The Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra‡with The Cleveland Orchestra §with The Philadelphia Orchestra **with support from Suki Waterhouse 
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Credit: Emma Summerton “Otherworldly artist”—TIME“she is a musical tour de force”—Los Angeles Times“A celebration of modern girlhood, Laufey brings jazz to a new generation”—Vanity FairJune 25, 2025—Today, GRAMMY®-winning Icelandic-Chinese artist, composer, producer and multi-instrumentalist Laufey is premiering “Lover Girl,” the latest single from her highly anticipated forthcoming album A Matter of Time. Of the song, Laufey explains, “The hardest part of loving someone is being away from them. This is that story.” Listen to / share “Lover Girl” HERE. A Matter of Time is coming August 22 via Vingolf Recordings / AWAL. Moreover, Laufey’s recently announced “A Matter of Time Tour,” in partnership with AEG Presents, sold over 250K tickets, including two sold out Madison Square Garden dates in New York City, two sold out Crypto.com Arena dates in Los Angeles, plus second nights added in Toronto and San Francisco and a dozen other instantly sold out arena shows. The tour kicks off in September and sees Laufey bringing her enchanting and theatrical live show to her largest North American venues to date. See below for details. As Laufey began to craft A Matter of Time, she felt freer than ever. “Every new album for me is a blank book of stories to write,” she says, and it’s true. An artist who pours her life experiences into her work, she infused 2022’s Everything I Know About Love with coming-of-age tales revolving around leaving home, and for 2023’s GRAMMY®-winning Bewitched she dove headlong into young love. Brought to life with sweeping orchestral arrangements, interwoven strains of bossa nova and jazz, and Laufey’s honeyed alto, those albums cemented Laufey as a star who can make sounds from bygone eras feel timeless.Now on A Matter of Time, Laufey further crystalizes her singular sound—one still rooted in her beloved influences, but which forgoes any strict standards or rules. “I’m constantly thinking about classical and jazz, how to properly preserve them and pay homage.” For this album she continues to do so while also noting, “I just wanted to let my heart wander.” To that end, she teamed with a pair of co-producers, one comforting and familiar—Spencer Stewart who worked with Laufey on her first two albums —and one new to her but deeply attuned to artists looking to open up: Aaron Dessner (Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran). Feeling sonically unrestrained gave Laufey the space to share new sides of herself while exploring sometimes heavier themes. “People expect a pretty façade of girly clothes, fantastical stories, and romantic music,” she says. “This time, I was interested in seeing how I could draw out the most flawed parts of myself and look at them directly in the mirror.” A Matter of Time finds Laufey at her most daring—and also playful—as she captures the experience of “real love” in its many forms and what it means to observe as it strips you down to your most vulnerable and anxious.Laufey (pronounced lay-vay) has captivated a generation with virtuosic songs of love and self-discovery by manifesting her vision of jazz-and classical-infused pop music. She has become a bridge for the older music she adores, from Chet Baker to Carole King to Ravel, by offering her bold interpretation to a younger crop of listeners who have become deeply connected over time. This was all by design — Laufey’s self-assigned raison d’être — and it worked, allowing her to bring to life the whimsical universe known as “Laufey Land.”Raised between Reykjavik and Washington, D.C., she learned piano and cello as a child, later studying at Berklee College of Music. There, she wrote her debut EP, 2021’s Typical of Me, whose striking single “Street by Street” debuted at No. 1 on Icelandic Radio—the first of many achievements that have grown to include 5 billion global streams, a social media audience of 25 million, the biggest jazz LP debut in Spotify history and an album in Billboard’s Top 20 (both for Bewitched), a growing pile of Platinum plaques, a Forbes 30 Under 30 designation, and being named one of TIME’s 2025 Women of the Year. She’s sold out the Hollywood Bowl, Radio City Music Hall, and London’s Royal Albert Hall; performed backed by the LA Phil, the National Symphony Orchestra, and the China Philharmonic Orchestra; shared the stage with the likes of Jon Batiste and Raye; and collaborated on records with artists ranging from Beabadoobee to Norah Jones. This spring, Laufey announced The Laufey Foundation, with the primary mission of supporting young musicians with the resources they need, especially through youth orchestras, to reach their full potential. $1 of each ticket sold on the “A Matter of Time Tour’ will go towards The Laufey Foundation.A Matter of Time is available for pre-order here.LAUFEY LIVEJuly 30—Virginia Arts Festival at Chartway Arena—Norfolk, VA*July 31—Virginia Arts Festival at Chartway Arena—Norfolk, VA*August 2—Chautauqua Institution—Chautauqua, NY† SOLD OUTAugust 3—Chautauqua Institution—Chautauqua, NY†August 7—Blossom Music Center—Cuyahoga Falls, OH‡August 9—Saratoga Performing Arts Center—Saratoga Springs, NY§September 15—Kia Center—Orlando, FL** SOLD OUTSeptember 16—State Farm Arena—Atlanta, GA**September 18—Dickies Arena—Fort Worth, TX** SOLD OUTSeptember 20—Toyota Center—Houston, TX**September 21—Moody Center—Austin, TX**September 23—Desert Diamond Arena—Phoenix, AZ**September 24—Pechanga Arena—San Diego, CA** SOLD OUTSeptember 26—Crypto.com Arena—Los Angeles, CA** SOLD OUTSeptember 27—Crypto.com Arena—Los Angeles, CA** SOLD OUTSeptember 29—Oakland Arena—Oakland, CA** NEW DATE September 30—Chase Center—San Francisco, CA** SOLD OUTOctober 2—Rogers Arena—Vancouver, BC**October 4—Climate Pledge Arena—Seattle, WA** SOLD OUTOctober 6—Delta Center—Salt Lake City, UT**October 8—Red Rocks Amphitheatre—Morrison, CO** SOLD OUTOctober 10—United Center—Chicago, IL** SOLD OUTOctober 11—Target Center—Minneapolis, MN**October 13—Bridgestone Arena—Nashville, TN**October 15—Madison Square Garden—New York, NY** SOLD OUTOctober 16—Madison Square Garden—New York, NY** SOLD OUTOctober 19—Scotiabank Arena—Toronto, ON** SOLD OUTOctober 20—Scotiabank Arena—Toronto, ON** NEW DATEOctober 21—Place Bell—Laval, QC**October 23—Capital One Arena—Washington, DC**October 24—Wells Fargo Center—Philadelphia, PA**October 27—TD Garden—Boston MA***with The Virginia Symphony Orchestra†with The Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra‡with The Cleveland Orchestra §with The Philadelphia Orchestra **with support from Suki Waterhouse Website | TikTok | Instagram | YouTube | X
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