Laufey is one of those acts who take classic sounds and make them feel new again — think Ella and Chet Baker filtered through 21st‑century singer‑songwriter sensibilities. Fans on r/coachella are already hyped for her Sunday set, with a lot of chatter about catching her during golden hour on an outdoor stage.
A Reykjavok native now based in Los Angeles, Laufey’s catalog blends traditional pop, singer‑songwriter intimacy, and jazz pop arrangements. She broke out in the early 2020s with viral moments like “Street by Street,” and has since moved into more ambitious territory with orchestral collaborators and full‑band productions. Recent records show a clear throughline: warm, sophisticated vocals, cinematic arrangements, and a knack for nostalgia that never feels kitschy.
What the Coachella crowd is saying:
- Many fans hope she’s slotted outdoors at sunset — the perfect mood for her lush, late‑day material.
- Several comments mentioned her collaborations with orchestras (and calls for the LA Phil to join her at Coachella).
- One helpful reminder from a Redditor: Laufey’s name is Icelandic and is often mispronounced — acceptable approximations include “Loo‑vay” or “Lay‑vay.”
Quick listening guide:
Want a sense of her live vibe? Check this Oakland Arena 2025 full‑band preview: Oakland Arena 2025. Expect a poised, intimate performance that scales from small‑club tenderness to sweeping, orchestral moments — exactly the kind of set that turns an evening at Coachella into a memory.
If you’re into modern artists who borrow the language of jazz and traditional pop without sounding like a tribute act, Laufey is worth making space for in your schedule. Catch her Sunday — ideally during golden hour.
Source: https://www.reddit.com/r/Coachella/comments/1pddkfl/coachella_2026_artist_of_the_day_laufey/