Artist profile
LANY
LANY (pronounced "Lay-nee") is a highly popular American indie pop rock band formed in Nashville in 2014, currently based in Los Angeles. The band's name is an acronym for "Los Angeles, New York," symbolizing their dream of making music that spans from coast to coast.
Current Members
- Paul Jason Klein: Lead vocalist, guitar, and keyboards
- Jake Clifford Goss: Drums and percussion
(Note: Former keyboardist and guitarist Les Priest amicably left the band in 2022 to pursue life as a producer).
Musical Style & Hit Songs
LANY is best known for their atmospheric, dream-pop style that blends smooth R&B-infused synth-pop with deeply emotional, relatable lyrics about love, longing, and heartbreak.
Some of their most celebrated and certified tracks include:
- "ILYSB" (I Love You Stupid Bitch) – Their massive breakout hit
- "Malibu Nights" – A quintessential heartbreak anthem
- "Super Far"
- "Mean It" (with Lauv)
- "if this is the last time"
Studio Albums
The duo has steadily built a massive global fanbase, releasing six studio albums:
- LANY (2017)
- Malibu Nights (2018)
- Mama's Boy (2020)
- gg bb xx (2021)
- A Beautiful Blur (2023)
- Soft (2025) – Featuring prominent singles like "Know You Naked"
