LANY have quietly cracked the mainstream on their own terms as one of the most ubiquitous, unpredictable, and undeniable alternative rock bands of this era. Tallying billions of streams, selling out legendary arenas, and earning widespread critical acclaim, the platinum-certified Los Angeles group consistently deliver rafter-reaching anthems anchored by airtight songcraft and the outsized personality of enigmatic frontman and songwriter Paul Jason Klein. Thus far, they’ve earned four gold singles— “Malibu Nights,” “Super Far,” “I Quit Drinking” [with Kelsea Ballerini], and “Mean It” [with Lauv]—in addition to scoring platinum status with “ILYSB.”
LANY released their brand new album “Soft” this October, but found time outside of the studio earlier in the year to play two special nights with The National Symphony Orchestra at The Kennedy Center in DC before headlining Seoul Jazz Festival in May. In 2026, they will canvas the globe on their “Soft World Tour”; part 1 highlights of the 300,000+ headline ticket run including first-times headlining the Intuit Dome locally in LA, Barclays Center in Brooklyn and OVO Wembley Arena in London. Previously nominated for “Best Pop Tour” by Pollstar, the band’s energetic, entrancing, and ever-evolving live show continues to captivate fans on multiple continents.
Their last album, a beautiful blur (2023), was their fifth studio album and the first to be released independently by the band. a beautiful blur debuted at #2 on Billboard’s Current Rock Albums chart, as well as #3 on their Current Alternative Albums chart, and was a TOP 5 Album in Australia, debuting at #4 on ARIA’s charts. Standout single “XXL” exploded on social media and earned performances from the band on Jimmy Kimmel Live! and the TODAY Show, before reaching #21 on the US Billboard Pop Chart / #1 on the Independent Chart.
