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Laufey Asks ‘Why Can’t I Be Both?’ in TIME ‘Women of the Year’ Story About Her Unique Jazz/Classical/Pop Hybrid Style

Laufey talked about her unique jazz/pop/classical style as part of TIME magazine's 'Women of the Year' issue.

The songs on her romantic 2022 debut, Everything I Know About Love, and it’s 2023 follow-up, Bewitched, are comprised of mostly original lovesick ballads inspired by what she calls her “bible,” the Great American Songbook. “I want people to enjoy the music without feeling like they have to be super educated on its history,” said the singer who learned to play classical piano and cello as a child. That unique mix of beloved old reliables and TikTok videos in which she models outfits and lip synchs to Sabrina Carpenter songs — as well as having her dance moves ported into Fortnite — has led to fast friendships with fellow twentysomething pop starlets such as Olivia Rodrigo and Beabadoobee.

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