We’re kicking the new year off with new music by LACES, the alt-pop artist and powerhouse songwriter also known as Jessica Vaughn (named one of Billboard’s top LGBTQ+ music professionals). Her single, “Hard Work,” offers a deeply introspective look at the quiet struggles and rewards of long-term relationships—an incredibly relatable theme that feels especially resonant ahead of February’s celebrations of love.
You can listen to “Hard Work” here.
With her signature alt-pop sound, LACES captures the raw beauty and complexity of nurturing relationships. The track’s introspective lyrics and polished production shine a light on the effort it takes to truly grow alongside someone you love. As LACES explains, “Relationships are living, breathing things that require attention and care or they won’t grow. It’s hard work, but that doesn’t mean it’s not work worth doing.”
LACES writes and performs subtly brilliant pop songs. Under her legal name, Jessica Vaughn, she pens and produces music for Hasbro cartoons such as Jem & the Holograms, Baby Alive, Littlest Pet Shop, Equestria Girls, and more, and has secured placements on series and specials on the CW, Netflix, ABC, and others, as well as films. She also continues to write gems for other recording artists. This year she is focused on releasing her own music and “Hard Work” kicks things off strong.
“Hard Work” is part of her forthcoming concept record, “work,” and follows the success of her recent release, “American Grime.” You may also know her music from hit shows like Lucifer and Grey’s Anatomy, or her recognition as one of Billboard’s top queer music executives in 2021. Beyond her solo artistry, LACES’ songwriting and production have landed across networks like Netflix, CW, and ABC, earning her a reputation for deeply personal, genre-defying music that connects on a profound level.
