Lauv is an American singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist known for emotional pop, electro-pop, and R&B-leaning songs built around vulnerability, relationships, mental health, and self-discovery. Born Ari Staprans Leff, he broke through with “I Like Me Better” and expanded his catalog with I met you when I was 18., ~how i’m feeling~, All 4 Nothing, “Paris in the Rain,” “i’m so tired...,” “Modern Loneliness,” “Steal The Show,” “Love U Like That,” “MAD,” and recent 2026 releases including songs i couldn’t forget and “Tied Up.”