Lavern

Updated: June 17, 2026

Birth Name: Laurens Elshof
Age: 25
Origin: Netherlands (village near Amsterdam)
Gender: Male
Nationality: Dutch
Occupation: DJ, Record Producer
Genres: Stutter House, Emotive House, EDM, Chill House

Biography & Career:
Lavern is a Dutch DJ and producer who has become one of the most talked-about new names in melodic dance music. Born Laurens Elshof, the artist grew up in a small village near Amsterdam, and that mix of nature and nightlife feeds a sound that swings between euphoric energy and dreamy, sunset calm. Now in his mid-twenties, the producer is still young, and while the exact age is reported a little differently from source to source, that youthful drive is a big part of the appeal. His genre is rooted in the rising stutter house movement, blending chopped vocals, warm harmonies and emotive house grooves.

The project began in 2021, after years spent honing the craft under a former alias, and it took off fast: an early single went viral on Reels and pulled in tens of millions of streams, followed by an even bigger breakout that turned the producer into a global streaming force with hundreds of millions of plays. Official remixes for major pop stars and releases on respected labels widened that reach, while Lavern DJ sets carried the sound to dancefloors worldwide.

Live shows are where it all comes alive. A packed touring run across the US, Canada and Mexico, a Las Vegas residency and main-stage festival slots have made every Lavern concert a hot ticket. The artist keeps adding events across Europe and North America, from major festivals to club nights, and fans tracking Lavern upcoming events can find dates and tickets with ease. Personal details stay mostly private, with attention fixed on the music and the constant evolution of that signature sound.

Lavern Albums:
Hold Me: The Edits

Lavern Best Songs:
Move Me
Hold Me
Sunshine
Human
In My Head
In My Mind
All I Want
Where Did You Go
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