Ari Leff aka Lauv is a New York-based singer, songwriter and producer known for his electro-pop sounds with an R&B flair. Early in his career he focused on writing and producing for other artists like Charlie XCX and Cheat Codes. From this he released his debut EP Lost in the Light with the song ‘The Other’. This track reached viral status by hitting the Global Top 100 on Spotify in 2015.
Some notable highlights so far include, Lauv’s monster hit ‘I Like Me Better’ was released in 2017 and earned platinum certification in seven countries and gold certification in three. Also, in 2017, he was the supporting act for Ed Sheeran’s Divide Tour in Asia. In 2018, Lauv kicked off his very own world tour I Met You When I Was 18.
He has recently released his debut studio album ~how i’m feeling~ with notable collaborations with BTS, Troye Sivan, LANY and Alessia Cara.
Our Favourite Songs
It’s no secret ‘I Like Me Better’ is one of our favourite Lauv songs. Smooth and romantic, this easy tune is the perfect backdrop to your beach day, park picnic and road trip. The music video reminds us to hold those we love close and cherish memories created over the years.
A lot of artists have jumped on the Latin inspired bandwagon in the past few years. Lauv’s newly released ‘El Tejano’ ranks as one of the best. He manages to inject his usual dreamy sound into a song you want to get up and tango to.
In a collaboration with Troye Sivan, the song ‘i’m so tired…’ to the song captures a sense of nostalgia and what it means to be a young person grappling with love, friends and life in general. This is a must on your everyday playlist!
The Latest
Active on Instagram, Lauv has been sharing pouting selfies and comfy outfits in isolation. He has also treated us with a new podcast called ‘breaking modern loneliness’ which is “about human connection, self worth, ~the internet~, etc”. You can catch up on all the episodes here
Lauv has also announced 2020 dates for the Australian leg of his ~how i’m feeling world tour~, returning to play his biggest shows yet in Melbourne and Sydney in support of his debut album ~how i’m feeling~.