Flonique Guimary

Laufey drops deluxe album 'The Final Hour,' marking final chapter of 'A Matter of Time'

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<p>Singer-songwriter Laufey’s deluxe album, <em>A Matter of Time: The Final Hour</em> has finally been released last April 10 via the online music streaming platform Spotify.</p><div><br/></div><p>Laufey is an Icelandic-Chinese artist whose known for her modern jazz-pop sound with a mix of classical music. She won two Grammy Awards for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album, winning in 2024 for <em>Bewitched</em> and in 2026 for <em>A Matter of Time</em>.</p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-18" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DUQ8bLaD5nw/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=607&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A18%2C%22os%22%3A15271721.299999714%2C%22ls%22%3A3454882%2C%22le%22%3A3455223.799999714%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="1014" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-18" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><p>Originally released in August 2025, <em>A Matter of Time </em>debuted at No. 3 on the UK Official Charts, No. 4 on the Billboard 200, and No. 1 on the Jazz Albums chart. The album also earned Laufey her second Grammy Award for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album in 2026, following her 2024 win for <em>Bewitched</em>.</p><div><br/></div><p>Blending jazz, classical, and pop influences, Laufey has built a signature sound defined by orchestral arrangements and introspective songwriting. <em>A Matter of Time </em>explores themes of love, anxiety, and self-discovery, which the artist describes as an “anxious Cinderella” narrative—romantic yet increasingly distorted and time-bound.</p><div><br/></div><p>The deluxe edition, <em>The Final Hour</em>, extends this concept with a more introspective lens, focusing on acceptance, emotional uncertainty, and the passage of time. It features four additional tracks: “How I Get,” “Seems Like Old Times,” “Madwoman,” “I Wait, I Wait, I Wait,” and “I’ll Forget About You (In Time).” The lead single “How I Get” was released in February 2026.</p><div><br/></div><p>An official music video for “Madwoman” is set for release on April 13 at 10 a.m. ET, featuring appearances from Alyssa Liu, Lola Tung, and Hudson Williams.</p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-19" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DWzmTT5Dgd2/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=607&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A19%2C%22os%22%3A15271731.5%2C%22ls%22%3A3454882%2C%22le%22%3A3455223.799999714%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="938" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-19" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-20" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DW2EE9gif0W/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=607&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A20%2C%22os%22%3A15271738.599999905%2C%22ls%22%3A3454882%2C%22le%22%3A3455223.799999714%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="938" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-20" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-21" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DW4h8HyCXwh/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=607&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A21%2C%22os%22%3A15272271.599999905%2C%22ls%22%3A3454882%2C%22le%22%3A3455223.799999714%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="938" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-21" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-22" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DW7AIwMDq7K/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=607&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A22%2C%22os%22%3A15272309.900000095%2C%22ls%22%3A3454882%2C%22le%22%3A3455223.799999714%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="992" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-22" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><p>Laufey is also set to bring the album to international audiences, including a three-night run in Manila from May 26 to 28 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. Tickets are available through SM Tickets outlets and online.</p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-23" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DVclttLjpkA/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=607&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A23%2C%22os%22%3A15272361.400000095%2C%22ls%22%3A3454882%2C%22le%22%3A3455223.799999714%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="1131" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-23" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><p>With <em>The Final Hour,</em> Laufey concludes her <em>A Matter of Time</em> era by expanding its emotional scope while maintaining the sonic identity that continues to define her place in modern jazz-pop.</p>

<p>Laufey concludes her '<i>A Matter of Time'</i> era with '<i>The Final Hour'. She is set to have a 3-day concert in Manila from May 26-28. </i></p>

Laufey concludes her ' A Matter of Time' era with ' The Final Hour'. She is set to have a 3-day concert in Manila from May 26-28.