Acclaimed alternative-pop artist and Billboard-recognized music executive Jessica Vaughn, known to fans as LACES (@lacesallcaps), returns with “I Quit for Summer”—a rebellious, wine-soaked anthem for anyone who’s ever fantasized about storming out of their soul-sucking 9-to-5 and diving headfirst into joy. It’s the final single before the release of her long-awaited “WORK” EP, dropping this June.
LACES – “I Quit for Summer” Song
Inspired by the iconic scene in Office Space, “I Quit for Summer” is a cheeky yet cathartic pop gem that captures a generational mood—burned out, overworked, and ready to swap productivity culture for poolside escapism. Produced by Dresage (Keeley Bumford), the track balances buzzy synths and sun-soaked melodies with biting lyricism and a wink of defiance.
In her own words, LACES explains, “Is this job a dead end? Am I just being rewarded with more work? The only thing I know is, I’m choosing joy—if I can ever find the time to quit. Until then, I have this song and a healthy amount of wine.” But don’t mistake LACES’ irreverence for shallowness—beneath the track’s breezy attitude lies years of sharp introspection and artistic evolution.
Once known as Charlotte Sometimes (Geffen Records, The Voice), LACES has grown into a bold, multidimensional artist whose musical output spans everything from critically praised alt-pop to composing for Hasbro’s Jem & the Holograms, Equestria Girls, and beyond. Her songs have landed in Grey’s Anatomy, Lucifer, NBC’s Found, and Freeform’s Good Trouble—earning her the title of Billboard’s #7 sync of 2021 and one of their Top Music Executives that same year.
With “I Quit for Summer,” LACES channels that same creative versatility into a cultural mic drop—reminding listeners they’re not alone in feeling over it. Her upcoming EP “WORK” promises more anthems that laugh through the pain, call out the grind, and reach for something more authentic.
Listen to LACES’ “I Quit for Summer” Song
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