Is She Jazz? Is She Pop? She's Laufey, and She's a Phenomenon.
The genre-defying musician makes retro earworms infused with the second guessings of a Gen Z diarist. Her third album, 'A Matter of Time,' is due in August.
www.nytimes.comHere are the latest developments on Laufey:
- New album on the way: Laufey announced her third album, titled A Matter of Time, with the first single Silver Lining released on April 3, 2025, and the follow-up single Tough Luck released on May 15, 2025. The album was released on August 22, 2025.[3][7]
- Notable collaborators: The project features producers Spencer Stuart and Aaron Dessner, signaling a blend of her signature style with broader indie and alternative influences.[1][3]
- Subsequent singles and era momentum: After Tough Luck, Laufey released Lover Girl and Snow White as additional singles, continuing the rollout for the album era and live performances tied to the project.[3]
- Public reception and coverage: Major outlets highlighted the genre-crossing nature of A Matter of Time, noting its blend of pop, jazz influences, and diaristic lyricism, with ongoing discussions about how the album situates Laufey within and beyond traditional pop and jazz boundaries.[7][1]
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