Singer Laufey has released a playful version of the Christmas classic 'Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town' as part of her ongoing 'A Very Laufey Holiday' project. The cover features a sweet video of the artist as a young girl. This addition continues her tradition of holiday releases.
Cover Details
Laufey, the Los Angeles-based Icelandic-Chinese singer, has added a new track to her 'A Very Laufey Holiday' series with a cover of the 1934 song 'Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town' by J. Fred Coots and Haven Gillespie. The playful rendition includes a nostalgic video showcasing Laufey as a child, emphasizing the festive spirit.
Background on Laufey's Holiday Project
This release builds on Laufey's holiday tradition, which began with previous tracks like 'Love To Keep Me Warm' featuring dodie, 'The Christmas Waltz', 'Christmas Dreaming', and 'Santa Baby'—the latter accompanied by a video featuring Bill Murray. Last year, she performed an impromptu Christmas live show at London's St. Pancras station, highlighting her engagement with seasonal music.
Broader Context
The cover joins a long list of notable interpretations of the song by artists including The Jackson 5, Bruce Springsteen, Mariah Carey, Michael Bublé, and Lady Gaga. Laufey's version aligns with her recent successes, including her third album 'A Matter Of Time', released in August and nominated for a Grammy for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album.
In an NME review, the album was described as "just as gorgeous as its predecessors, but this time, there’s more darkness shadowing the gleam." Laufey shared in an interview: "There are parts of me that come out in this album that I didn’t dare to put out in the last few. The way the album’s sequenced is it starts with this hope and a little bit of fear of love – it’s a first date. And then as the album progresses, it falls more and more into anxiety, and falls apart."
Additionally, Laufey has announced a UK and European arena tour for February and March 2026, with stops in Manchester, Dublin, and London's O2 Arena.