Montreal-born-and-raised singer/songwriter laye has unleashed her sophomore record, “losers”, which showcases an artist rapidly ascending the musical ranks with her latest work, presenting a collection of guitar-driven alt-pop gems that reflect her artistic evolution over the past several months.
Working alongside co-writers and producers Cici Ward, Oscar Neidhardt, and Stevie Aiello on the project, laye dives deep into the intricate emotions of loss across eight songs. As she aptly puts it, “losers” was born during a period of personal standstill, where she grappled with losing in love, life, and even herself. This eight-song EP takes listeners on a profoundly authentic journey through laye’s emotional landscape.
“To me,” says Laye, “ losers feels like the early-2000s Tumblr era. These are songs that would have made me lock myself in my room to cry, dance, and maybe sneak a cigarette. They’re songs to lose yourself in.”
Instrumentally, the EP shines best through the guitar-driven compositions form a solid foundation for laye’s introspective storytelling, as the production’s quality – meticulously handled by a team of seasoned professionals – ensures that each track feels like a sonic adventure across its nearly 25-minute runtime.
laye’s vocals are the heart and soul of this piece of work. Her raw, personal lyrics are delivered with a captivating sincerity – especially in song like “my last cigarette” and “you’re my achilles heel” – making it impossible not to be drawn into her world of music. Each song on the EP is a showcase of her songwriting experience and keen alt-pop aesthetics.
laye’s “losers” is an authentic expression of her artistic growth and her willingness to explore profound emotional depths through personal lyrics.
