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beabadoobee, Laufey
12+ albums
Bossa Nova
about
Beabadoobee, born Beatrice Laus in Iloilo City, Philippines, and Laufey Lín Jónsdóttir, born in Reykjavik, Iceland, are two distinct artists known for their contributions to the indie and jazz genres, respectively. Both musicians have developed strong followings through their genre-blending approaches and introspective songwriting. Beabadoobee moved to London at a young age, where she was introduced to British rock and 90s alternative influences that shaped her sound. Her music draws from bands like Pavement and Sonic Youth, as well as from early-2000s indie rock, blending nostalgic guitar riffs with a lo-fi production style. She gained popularity through her bedroom pop hit "Coffee," which was later sampled by Canadian rapper Powfu in the viral track "death bed (coffee for your head)." Her subsequent work, including the albums Fake It Flowers and Beatopia, explores themes of youth, identity, and relationships. Laufey, meanwhile, brings a unique background in jazz and classical music to her work. Raised by a musical family with Icelandic and Chinese roots, she trained as a cellist and vocalist, eventually finding her voice as a jazz-pop fusion artist. Influenced by jazz icons like Ella Fitzgerald and Chet Baker, Laufey's music often centers on themes of love and introspection, characterized by her smooth, vintage-inspired sound. Tracks like "Valentine" and "Let You Break My Heart Again" have highlighted her vocal versatility and classical training, leading to growing acclai
