Description
Icelandic-Chinese multi-instrumentalist Laufey's debut EP, Typical of Me, showcases her technical prowess and innate charm with tracks like "Street by Street" and "I Wish You Love," combining nostalgia with a modern sound influenced by jazz and traditional pop legends such as Ella Fitzgerald, Chet Baker, Julie London, and Bill Evans. Laufey handles piano and string duties and tells captivating stories through her lush vocals on songs like "Magnolia" and "Like the Movies." This short set proves that Laufey has the potential to thrive in the music industry, much like previous artists Norah Jones and Fiona Apple, who also respected and updated the art of their predecessors with a precocious touch.