Paul Klein: podcast appearances and interviews

Paul Jason Klein, born on April 30, 1988, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, is an American musician and record producer. He is best known as the lead vocalist of the pop rock band LANY, which he formed in 2014 with Jake Goss and Les Priest after their meeting at Belmont University in Nashville. Klein is recognized for his introspective lyricism and his highly visual aesthetic that combines music and fashion. As a member of LANY, he has contributed to the band’s success with multiple studio albums, starting with their self-titled debut in 2017, followed by Malibu Nights in 2018, Mama's Boy in 2020, Gg bb xx in 2021, and A Beautiful Blur in 2023, which was released on their own imprint Sunset Records. Their most recent album is Soft, released in 2025. The band achieved commercial success with singles such as ILYSB, which received RIAA certification, and collaborations like Okay with Julia Michaels and Mean It with Lauv. Klein was also featured in a collaboration outside his band, contributing to Hillsong Young & Free musician Aodhán King's song Thank You So Much Jesus in 2024. In addition to his role as a performer and songwriter, Klein serves as LANY's creative director, overseeing the creation of merchandise, album artwork, and thematic content focused on relationships, heartbreak, and self-discovery. His work has been characterized by critics as authentic and artistic, reflecting his influence on indie pop music.