LAVA LA RUE

Born in London on 21 May 1998, Aiwa Laurel, known professionally as Lava La Rue, is a British musician of mixed Latvian and Black British heritage, raised partly by their Jamaican grandmother. Influenced by first-generation Caribbean culture, Aiwa Laurel began playing in bands at a young age. At 16, while navigating foster care, they started creating music and sharing it online. In 2018, Lava La Rue released their debut single "Widdit" and the EP Letra, quickly gaining traction within the alternative UK music scene. The following year saw the release of the mixtape Stitches. In 2021, they released the EP Butter-Fly via Marathon Artists, which included collaborations with Deb Never and Clairo. Lava La Rue also directed several notable music videos, including Wet Leg's "Ur Mum" and creatively directed their performance at the Brit Awards 2023. In 2024, they released their debut album Starface on Dirty Hit label. Lava La Rue's music also notably blends various genres, namely neo-psychedelia, psychedelic soul, alternative hip-hop, and indie pop. In 2025, they released singles "Easy Come, Easy Go" and "Jet Lagged" with Foster the People.