Hayley Law

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Out August 14, Hayley Law's debut album Last Summer pairs alt-R&B and Y2K pop soundscapes with intimate songwriting examining heartbreak, control and self-love. On the title track, she develops an angsty punk vibe with thrashing guitar and bitter lyricism about the end of a romantic relationship; meanwhile, "Baby Voice" is soft and sultry with bright synths, and "Tongue Tied" creates a lush atmosphere with expressive horns and smooth falsetto. Law is also an actor known for her role as Valerie Brown in Riverdale, and she'll play Lexi in the upcoming rom-com Flyover.

Hayley Law Breaks Down Her Heart-on-Sleeve Debut Last Summer

You may have first been introduced to Hayley Law back in 2017 via her role as Valerie in the first season of Riverdale, but Last Summer serves as something of a re-introduction. The record marks the Canadian actress and songwriter’s first musical release, as well as her first personal statement after inhabiting various roles in film and TV over the past decade—and these eight songs certainly are personal. Bouncing back and forth between sultry R&B, bass-rattling hip-hop, and guitar-forward pop-punk, the album maintains a tight focus on relationships past, present, and future as Law reflects on the highs and lows of long-term romances and flings alike.

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On Laughter and Sadness: A Portrait of Hayley Law

Hayley Law wants to make people laugh: the Vancouver-born actress has been working on a secret comedy script with tentative plans to co-direct the film next year, she tells me. It’s a sharp departure from her breakout role as Valerie Brown on Riverdale—a show known for its flair for melodra­matics, but one that feels right for the 28-year-old. Like the archetypical laughing and crying masks of ancient Greek theatre, Law’s pursuits, in comedy or tragedy, are a lesson in human drama.

Music Review - Hayley Law: Last Summer

There exists an implicit bravery in the self-released debut album. The artist declares that they don’t need the support of a traditional label because they have enough faith in their abilities and talents to make their career work on their own terms. And it seems like Hayley Law is succeeding in that mission. The Canadian-born artist who rose to fame as an actress on shows like Riverdale and Altered Carbon could have used those connections to get signed and release a vanity project. Instead, she opted for the independent route, one that keeps her in control of her music, her art and her image. Throughout Last Summer, she coalesces 30 years of pop and R&B music into eight crisp songs that dance across genres with abandon. It’s bold and sensual art-pop that reveals a woman who’s unafraid to proclaim her truth.

New Music Friday: The best albums out Aug. 14 - NPR

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