Faye Webster loves the feeling of a first take: writing a song, then heading to the studio with her band to record it the very next day. When you listen to the 23-year-old’s poised and plainspoken albums, you can hear why: she channels emotions that are so aching, they seem to be coming into existence that very second. She captures the spark before it has a chance to fade. With lyrics so wise and interesting they could plot an entire novel, Webster’s 2021 album I Know I’m Funny haha is the most realised manifestation of her emotional and musical alchemy to date. Continuing to bloom from her 2019 breakthrough and Secretly Canadian debut Atlanta Millionaires Club, Webster’s profile has steadily risen. She’s played festivals like Austin City Limits and Bonnaroo and found her way onto none other than Barack Obama’s 2020 year-end list. Pack some pocket tissues for Laneway because she’ll make you want to cry in a good way.