Milwaukee-born, Ecuadorian-American artist James Laurent delivers his most personal work yet with ‘Laugh at the Tragedy’, an emotionally raw, 8-track indie-electric rock album shaped by heartbreak, burnout, and irony.
A former soccer hopeful, Laurent pivoted to music after a career-ending injury at 17, teaching himself production and engineering on a family laptop and borrowed microphone. By 20, he was a sought-after engineer in Los Angeles, contributing to major studios and television productions, and designing Dolby Atmos-certified mixing rooms, including at Amazon Music.
‘Laugh at the Tragedy’ was written and recorded in six intense days, emerging from a period of personal collapse: a long-term relationship ending, financial pressure, and struggles with addiction. The result is a stripped-back, unpolished record that leans into vulnerability and discomfort rather than resolution, offering a raw snapshot of exhaustion and self-awareness.
Despite the darkness that shaped it, Laurent’s resilience shines through. Already RIAA Gold-certified and achieving his first Netflix sync independently, he continues to carve out a singular path in music. Laugh at the Tragedy stands as a testament to survival, honesty, and the stubborn humour that carries him forward.