Laufey, an artist rooted in Icelandic musical traditions, reflects on her early competitions where her classical influences clashed with contemporary pop. Despite losing out to peers who conformed to pop standards, Laufey persisted, using classic jazz and soul songs that complemented her mature voice. Raised in a family of classical musicians, she initially envisioned a path as an instrumentalist rather than a vocalist. Her contrasting style and background highlighted her uniqueness, shaping her artistic identity distinctly separate from prevailing pop culture.
I never really talk much about this... I was singing songs like 'Singing in the Rain.' Everyone else was doing pop music. She lost.
I tried to find the songs that fit my voice and were more classic but that people still knew.
That was the most natural thing to me... I thought, 'I guess that's what I'll do.'
Everyone was like, 'I'm going to be the next Hannah Montana,' and I was like, 'No, y.
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