Laufey - Bewitched

Bewitched is the second studio album by Icelandic singer songwriter Laufey, released in September 2023 via AWAL Recordings.

Composer, singer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Laufey continues her story by writing and recording Bewitched, her second album.

Inspired by jazz greats and classical masters while possessing a point of view that could only be conveyed by a 21st-century twentysomething, Bewitched represents an expansion of Laufey's sonic palette.

Tracks like the breezy bossa nova cut "From The Start" and the smouldering string-assisted ballad "Promise" have classic songcraft and intricate arrangements that make them feel instantly timeless, while Laufey's conversational lyrics give her music a relatability to the next generation of jazz, pop, and classical aficionados.

Musically, Bewitched consists of jazz pop ballads, predominantly written by Laufey and collaborator Spencer Stewart, and produced by the duo along with Philharmonia Orchestra and Dan Wilson.

The album was met with acclaim from music critics, who complimented the songs for their modern spin on jazz and nostalgic quality at the same time; Laufey's technical skills were also a subject of praise in the reviews.

This album is a limited edition on orange coloured vinyl housed in a gatefold sleeve with a silver foil star and a printed inner sleeve, pressed in Europe via AWAL.