"wait what is happening," Laufey wrote
The Icelandic-Chinese star's dazzlingly second album is confident and musically ambitious, melding jazz, pop and modern classical composition
From Dublin to Reykjavík, Laufey's continental tour will begin in February
The exclusive playlist features Wasia Project, Chet Baker, Ella Fitzgerald and more
With a global fanbase behind her, the Icelandic-Chinese star is claiming space for her strikingly modern, pop-leaning take on trad jazz
“This is a love album, whether it be a love towards a friend or a lover or life”
From Laufey’s captivating debut showcase in the country to the return of hometown heroes GAC, Java Jazz 2023 delivered memorable performances from newcomers and veterans alike
Other new additions include Kaleb J, Mad Madmen and Écoutez
The Icelandic-Chinese jazz-pop artist heads to the region in May and June
The jazz star played two sold-out nights in Reykjavík last October