Laura Jean

Australian singer/songwriter Laura Jean Engbert -- who performs and records under the name Laura Jean -- became a critical favorite with the release of her chamber folk debut, Our Swan Song, in 2006. Championed by major acts like Snow Patrol and Bon Iver, the Melbourne native was shortlisted for the prestigious Australian Music Prize for her eponymous 2014 album. Initially labeled an indie folk artist, her music has ranged subtly from style to style over subsequent releases, from the edgier, electrified sound of 2011's A Fool Who'll to the bright synth pop of 2018's Devotion. ...