A Very Laufey Holiday

Released in 2022, A Very Laufey Holiday is a concise 5-track EP that serves as a definitive statement of Laufey's 'modern jazz' mission within a seasonal context. Following the success of her debut full-length, this project applies her signature 'bedroom jazz' production style - characterized by intimate vocal tracking and classical-leaning arrangements - to the Great American Songbook's holiday staples. The EP is notable for its restraint; while many holiday albums lean into maximalist orchestral swells, Laufey maintains a small-ensemble feel that highlights her training as a cellist and pianist. Critics, including those at AllMusic, have noted her ability to inhabit these standards with a technical proficiency that belies her age, successfully introducing traditional pop structures to a Gen Z audience. The tracklist balances playful flirtation on 'Santa Baby' with the melancholic, cinematic beauty of 'Christmas Dreaming,' solidifying her position as the premier contemporary interpreter of mid-century vocal jazz.