LANY

Biography

LANY, an American pop rock band, was formed in Nashville in March 2014. The band currently consists of lead vocalist and guitarist Paul Jason Klein and drummer Jake Clifford Goss. The name LANY is an acronym for "Los Angeles New York," reflecting the band's ambition to create music that spans the entire United States. Their musical style is often described as dream pop, synth-pop, and indie pop, characterized by a dreamy atmosphere and strong bass sounds.

Formation and Early Years

Paul Jason Klein, who had a brief solo career, flew to Nashville to meet with his friends Jake Goss and Les Priest. Goss and Priest were previously in a project called WRLDS, which was discontinued after LANY's formation. In April 2014, they anonymously uploaded two songs, "Hot Lights" and "Walk Away," to SoundCloud. These tracks, recorded in just four days, quickly garnered attention from record labels. Their debut EP, "Acronyms," was released later that year, with the song "ILYSB" generating significant online interest.

Rise to Prominence

After signing with Polydor Records in 2015, LANY released the "Make Out" EP, which included tracks from their previous releases. The song "ILYSB" (an acronym for "I Love You So Bad") became a major hit, amassing over 14 million streams and contributing to their growing fanbase. The band gained further exposure by touring with artists like Troye Sivan, Ellie Goulding, and Halsey. Their self-titled debut studio album, "LANY," was released in 2017 and peaked at number four on the Billboard Top Rock Albums chart.

Studio Albums

LANY (2017)

The band's debut album featured popular singles like "Super Far" and "The Breakup." It solidified their place in the alternative pop scene and was followed by extensive touring.

Malibu Nights (2018)

LANY's second album, "Malibu Nights," was released on October 5, 2018. The album was preceded by singles "Thru These Tears" and "I Don't Wanna Love You Anymore." This album was supported by the "Malibu Nights World Tour," which included three sold-out shows at the Mall of Asia Arena in the Philippines.

Mama's Boy (2020)

On October 2, 2020, the band released their third studio album, "Mama's Boy." The lead single, "Good Guys," was released in May of that year, followed by "If This Is the Last Time" and "You!". A deluxe edition with stripped-down and live versions of songs was released in 2021.

gg bb xx (2021)

Their fourth album, "gg bb xx," was released in September 2021. This album continued to explore their signature synth-pop sound. In early 2022, founding member Les Priest departed from the band to pursue a new chapter in his life, leaving LANY as a duo.

A Beautiful Blur (2023)

LANY's fifth studio album, "A Beautiful Blur," marked their first release on their own imprint, Sunset Records, distributed via Virgin Music Group.

Collaborations and Notable Songs

LANY has collaborated with several artists. In 2019, they released "Okay" with Julia Michaels and "Mean It" with Lauv. In 2021, they worked with Kelsea Ballerini on the song "I Quit Drinking," which they performed at the CMT Music Awards. Some of their most popular and RIAA-certified songs include "ILYSB," "Super Far," and "Malibu Nights."