Australian singer/songwriter Laura Jean became a critical favorite with the release of her chamber folk debut, Our Swan Song, in 2006. Championed by major acts like Snow Patrol and Bon Iver, the Melbourne native was shortlisted for the prestigious Australian Music Prize for her eponymous 2014 album. Initially labeled as an indie folk artist, her music has ranged subtly from style to style over subsequent releases, from the edgier, electrified sound of 2011's A Fool Who'll to the bright synth pop of 2018's Devotion. Returning to work in 2022, Laura Jean combined astute social observation, wit, and lush orchestral arrangements on her sixth album, Amateurs.