Lauv in Dallas

About Lauv

Ari Staprans Leff, known as Lauv, emerged from the bedroom pop era with a particular talent for crafting sad songs that somehow work in any context. His 2018 EP 'Feline' caught streaming momentum before his debut album 'How I'm Feeling' landed in 2020, anchored by sparse production and lyrics about feeling disconnected. He's built a catalog that reads like private voice memos set to beat loops—songs like 'Paris in the Rain' and 'Modern Loneliness' hit specifically because they're so conversational and understated. Beyond the bedroom recording aesthetic, Lauv's collaborations with artists like Troye Sivan and Julia Michaels have expanded his reach into more polished pop territory. His music operates in that weird middle space between meme-culture relatability and genuine emotional processing, which is probably why teenage fans have latched onto him so hard. He's never been cool in a conventional sense, but that's kind of been his brand all along.

Lauv shows are quieter than you'd expect—lots of phone lights out, people genuinely engaged with the words. He's a solo artist who commands a room without trying, which means the energy is contemplative rather than explosive. Crowds sing every word back to him.

Known for 26, Paris in the Rain, Breathe, The Story, Modern Loneliness

Lauv + Dallas

Lauv's last Dallas appearance was at AT&T Stadium back in October 2018, which tracks with where he was in his career at that point. He's built a solid following here over the years, the kind of artist who can fill a decent crowd when he rolls through town. Worth keeping an eye out for when he's back in the rotation.

Lauv in Dallas News

• DallasK Talks The Making Of “Try Again” Featuring Lauv Flaunt Magazine · Sep 7, 2023
• 7 Songs We Need to Hear at Dallas’ iHeartRadio Jingle Ball with Jack Harlow, Black Eyed Peas & More The Early Registration · Nov 28, 2022
• Lizzo, Dua Lipa, Demi Lovato & Jack Harlow Lead 2022 Jingle Ball Tour Lineup Billboard · Sep 30, 2022
• Lauv Washes Ashore In Official Music Video For ‘All 4 Nothing (I’m So In Love)’ uDiscover Music · Apr 8, 2022
• Dallas / Fort Worth's Hit Music Station 106.1 KISS FM · Jun 4, 2016

Live Music in Dallas

Dallas has evolved into a surprisingly solid market for indie pop and bedroom pop producers who've graduated from bedroom to stages. The city's music infrastructure leans heavy on country and hip-hop, but there's a growing contingent of folks who appreciate the lo-fi, emotionally direct approach that artists like Lauv represent. Dallas venues have gotten better at hosting this stuff.

Dallas road trip to see Lauv?

Stay in Uptown or the Design District — both have actual walkability and better restaurants than most of the city. Hit Uchi for inventive Japanese food before the show, or Mister Charles for French-leaning bistro cooking. Spend an afternoon in the Nasher Sculpture Center if you want something quieter; it's genuinely good and way less crowded than you'd expect. Deep Ellum's worth walking through for the murals and general vibe, though keep expectations modest. The Sixth Floor Museum covers JFK's assassination if you want something weightier. Catch drinks somewhere in Bishop Arts before heading to the venue.