Jazz-pop princess Laufey enchants Coachella crowd with LA Philharmonic, premieres "Silver Lining"

Coachella 2025 brought us a pocketful of surprises —but no one could have predicted the sweet melody that blossomed when Laufey took the stage with none other than the Los Angeles Philharmonic. Coachella saw the appearances of seldom-seen songsters, a senator giving a speech, and artists turning their set into their own political soapbox.

On April 13, the jazz pop sensation graced the Outdoor Theatre, mellowing the festival’s typical potent vibe. In collaboration with the LA Phil, led by maestro Gustavo Dudamel, Laufey served with her velvety live vocals to sing her much-loved romantic anthem From the Start and her latest Silver Linings.

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As she emerged onstage, the Coachella spectators were in awe of the jazz muse’s effortless elegance in her textured tweed dress. Her platinum argent pumps were as striking as her silver eyeshadow that left the audience saying she’s so perfect blah blah blah — and honestly, same.

But Laufey came to perform; hence, she was accompanied by her red guitar, a crucial prop in a vibrant shade that contrasted her outfit’s laid-back charm.

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“She really bewitched Coachella.” Laufey’s dreamy performance had fans falling in love

Praise for the Icelandic-Chinese crooner’s performance with the LA Phil poured out on social media, particularly on X (formerly Twitter).

For @laufeymemez, Laufey’s stage was “perfection.”

“Laufey performing Silver Lining for the first time every at #Coachella with the LA Phil was the definition of perfection”

X user @petrich000r seemingly lamented on the singer’s growing popularity.

“My love Laufey who performs at Coachella. so happy but so sad because now she is too famous I will never see her MY LOVE I AM SELFISH”

Netizen @myasatellite referenced Laufey’s popular track in their comment.

“she really bewitched coachella”

Tagging the artist in their post, @aleecries enthused over Laufey’s live take on her newest make-you-blush bop.

“was watching the replay of coachella on youtube and by some magic i landed on the outdoor theater live where @laufey sings with la philharmonic she performed silver lining for the first time!! love her sm”

Meanwhile, @dearivantill bewailed missing the Let You Break My Heart Again songstress’s performance at Coachella.

“GuyS WHY DID NOBODY TELL ME LAUFEY WAS PERFORMING AT COACHELLA YESTERDAY I CANNOT BELIEVE I MISSED THIS OH MY GOD IM GONNA KILL MYSELF”

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Los Angeles Philharmonic debuts at Coachella with Laufey, Becky G, and more

Apart from jazz pop darling, the LA Phil also welcomed a diverse lineup of artists.

Becky G performed her pop hit Shower, while country star Maren Morris, who showed up in a figure-hugging golden dress, sang her gospel chant My Church.

Rapper-actor LL Cool J surprised the Coachella crowd in a vibrant yellow hoodie, teaming up with the LA Phil to perform his iconic track Mama Said Knock You Out.

Perhaps the most unexpected collaborator was Zedd, who hopped on the piano and captivated with a live version of his beloved 2012 hit Clarity.