It is no surprise that Laufey’s rise has occurred during a time of such uncertainty. Her knack for crafting entrancing jazz and classical music seems to refer back to simpler times, while her lyrics offer contrast by lending themselves to modern woes.
‘A Matter of Time’ finds the Berklee-educated composer and multi-instrumentalist at her most creatively daring, enlisting The National’s Aaron Dessner to co-produce with long-time collaborator Spencer Stewart. With a hit debut in 2022 and a Grammy-winning sophomore LP following in 2023, Laufey’s third full length continues her hot streak while detailing the thrilling highs and devastating lows of a relationship.
Clockwork begins with the inevitability of falling in love as Laufey acknowledges going against her better judgment: “I know it’s irrational, at least I’m self-aware.” Lover Girl is the album’s earworm and a late contender for song of the summer, sauntering along full of pep and romance.
Forget-Me-Not boasts a stunning vocal performance, while Too Little, Too Late is an exercise in musical and emotional catharsis, with encroaching strings and percussion teased before building to an epic final chorus.
The thematic thread of time crops up again on the instrumental Cuckoo Ballet, an exquisite composition embellished by a sprightly woodwind melody and more melancholy brass and string segments.
On Tough Luck, Laufey is furious, refusing to tolerate a lover with a pattern of troubling behaviour. Musically speaking, it is perhaps the most uncomplicated song on the album, underpinned by a raw acoustic guitar. Closer Sabotage, meanwhile, is the closest thing to a ballad and perhaps the album’s biggest surprise — its final third descends into an amalgam of dissonant horns, frenzied strings, tumbling keys and haunting harmonies before reaching an abrupt end.
On ‘A Matter of Time’, Laufey impresses with her most cohesive record to date. Each track feels distinctive, as she explores new musical territory whilst still imbuing the album with the signature sound that listeners have grown to love. Paired with its soul-baring lyrics and the occasional knowing wink, it’s only a matter of time before this LP is considered a classic.
Laufey Upcoming Tour Dates are as follows:
Mon September 15 2025 - ORLANDO Florida - Kia Center (Formerly Amway Center) (USA)
Tue September 16 2025 - ATLANTA Georgia - State Farm Arena (USA)
Thu September 18 2025 - FORT WORTH Texas - Dickies Arena - Complex (USA)
Sat September 20 2025 - HOUSTON Texas - Toyota Center - TX (USA)
Sun September 21 2025 - AUSTIN Texas - Moody Center ATX (USA)
Tue September 23 2025 - GLENDALE Arizona - Desert Diamond Arena (USA)
Wed September 24 2025 - SAN DIEGO California - Pechanga Arena San Diego (USA)
Fri September 26 2025 - LOS ANGELES California - Crypto.com Arena (USA)
Sat September 27 2025 - LOS ANGELES California - Crypto.com Arena (USA)
Mon September 29 2025 - OAKLAND California - Oakland Arena (USA)
Tue September 30 2025 - SAN FRANCISCO California - Chase Center (USA)
Thu October 02 2025 - VANCOUVER British Columbia - Rogers Arena (Canada)
Sat October 04 2025 - SEATTLE Washington - Climate Pledge Arena (USA)
Mon October 06 2025 - SALT LAKE CITY Utah - Delta Center (USA)
Wed October 08 2025 - DENVER Colorado - Red Rocks Amphitheatre (USA)
Fri October 10 2025 - CHICAGO Illinois - United Center (USA)
Sat October 11 2025 - MINNEAPOLIS Minnesota - Target Center (USA)
Mon October 13 2025 - NASHVILLE Tennessee - Bridgestone Arena (USA)
Wed October 15 2025 - NEW YORK New York - Madison Square Garden (USA)
Thu October 16 2025 - NEW YORK New York - Madison Square Garden (USA)
Sun October 19 2025 - TORONTO Ontario - Scotiabank Arena (Canada)
Mon October 20 2025 - TORONTO Ontario - Scotiabank Arena (Canada)
Tue October 21 2025 - LAVAL Quebec - Place Bell (Canada)
Thu October 23 2025 - WASHINGTON District Of Columbia - Capital One Arena (USA)
Fri October 24 2025 - PHILADELPHIA Pennsylvania - Xfinity Mobile Arena (formerly Wells Fargo Center Philadelphia) (USA)
Mon October 27 2025 - BOSTON Massachusetts - TD Garden (USA)
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