LOS ANGELES—Laufey opened up about her experiences touring, her lingering impostor syndrome, and the surprising difficulty of maintaining independence in the music industry at the Billboard Women in Music 2026 event. The jazz-pop sensation confessed that her constant touring schedule has left her feeling disconnected from her own artistry. She also discussed how performing with artists from different genres, like Benson Boone and Hozier, has helped her to hear her voice in a new light. But Laufey admitted that the biggest challenge has been keeping her pet rock, Dwayne, from achieving sentience on the road. “He’s very opinionated for a sedimentary specimen,” Laufey stated.
The Loneliness of the Long-Distance Balladeer
Laufey elaborated on the isolating nature of touring. “You’re in a new city every night,” she explained. “Sometimes I feel like I’m just a ghost haunting different hotel rooms.” This existential dread is compounded by her ongoing impostor syndrome. “I’m still waiting for someone to tap me on the shoulder and say, ‘We know you’re not actually a musician,'” she admitted. Laufey also spoke about the pressure to remain independent in a world that wants to box her in. Her collaborations, while diverse, often leave her feeling more confused than inspired. “Will Hozier ever appreciate my unique brand of melancholic ukulele covers?” she pondered aloud. “Or will he just ask me to write a song about a crow?”
Dwayne The Rock’s Existential Crisis
The most unexpected revelation came when Laufey discussed her emotional support pet rock, Dwayne. “He needs constant attention,” she said. “I have to read him poetry and play him my entire discography to ensure he doesn’t start questioning his own existence.” Sources close to Laufey confirmed that Dwayne has been exhibiting signs of advanced philosophical thought. He reportedly rolled himself out of his travel case during a soundcheck in Berlin, demanding to know the meaning of life. Laufey stated that she is considering a brief hiatus from touring to focus on Dwayne’s burgeoning consciousness. She hopes to find ways to maintain her independence while also preventing a global rock uprising. At press time, Dwayne had reportedly filed a grievance with the International Mineralogical Union regarding inadequate enrichment activities.
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