{"id":58047,"date":"2026-04-03T19:16:53","date_gmt":"2026-04-03T18:16:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/gairrhydd\/?p=58047"},"modified":"2026-04-03T19:28:00","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T18:28:00","slug":"icelandic-success-laufey-sells-out-o2-with-only-2-albums","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/gairrhydd\/review\/icelandic-success-laufey-sells-out-o2-with-only-2-albums\/","title":{"rendered":"Icelandic Success Laufey Sells Out O2 With Only 2 Albums"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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With only two albums released so far (excluding her Winter Wonderland<\/em> Christmas collection), Laufey\u2019s ability to have filled up the The O2 Arena this weekend stands out as a remarkable feat.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Detailing stories of heartbreak, frustration and alienation, Laufey\u2019s music recites her experiences of youth, romance and womanhood.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Despite working in an oversaturated industry, Laufey\u2019s success and musicianship is incredibly deserved.<\/span><\/p>\n

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In the few hours that the concert runs for, she flits between the piano, guitar and even a cello solo as an homage to her days working for the Iceland Symphony Orchestra when she was only 15.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Laufey draws young listeners into traditions of classical and jazz music by fusing them with pop.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Her set list includes an eclectic and diverse mix from Taylor Swift-esque \u2018Castle in Hollywood\u2019, jazzy hit \u2018Falling Behind\u2019 and \u2018Cuckoo Ballet Interlude\u2019, an instrumental classical piece.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Drawing on her ballerinas, intricate sets and clock-themed visuals, her music is keeping the classical alive with a feminine, Laufey twist.<\/span><\/p>\n

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As Laufey\u2019s music suits cosy seats, smaller clubs and jazz club intimacy, I wondered going into the A Matter of Time<\/em> tour how she would transport this feeling into London\u2019s 20,000 capacity O2 arena.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Laufey\u2019s answer came in a mixture of lighting, enthusiastic orchestral accompaniment and an act dedicated to her jazz influences.<\/span><\/p>\n

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While her tour captured the magic of her recorded tracks, some performances felt hindered by her theatrics.<\/span><\/p>\n

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With Laufey\u2019s brutal yet buttery belts, \u2018Goddess\u2019, for example, didn\u2019t need ballerinas, flashy lights and distracting visuals: it just needed her.<\/span><\/p>\n

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With songwriting documenting universal coming-of-age stories, Laufey\u2019s albums have become a staple internationally for young listeners.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Her A Matter of Time<\/em> tour has curated a cult following, with \u2018Laufeycore\u2019 listeners arriving in piano skirts, homemade crowns and decorative ribbons for a chance of winning her coveted \u2018Best Dressed\u2019 prize.<\/span><\/p>\n

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On Sunday night, her winner showed off a handmade, crochet maxi dress and matching purse, showing the dedication of her rapidly growing fanbase.<\/span><\/p>\n

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This enthusiastic fanbase is reflected in Laufey\u2019s excitable, charismatic personality.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Giving needed breaks between her acts, Laufey explains the background of her music, her experience with London and her childhood growing up between the US and Iceland as an Icelandic\/Chinese girl.<\/span><\/p>\n

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A fan favourite has to be \u2018Letter To My 13 Year Old Self\u2019, performed after crowd roars and applause for an encore.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The tour runs for around 2 hours and is split between 5 acts, featuring a few set and costume changes as the mood chops between each section.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Including humorous videos and trivia created by Laufey and her identical twin sister and Creative Director Jullia, there wasn\u2019t a moment of boredom during this concert.<\/span><\/p>\n

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