The boy band, created by singer Nicole Scherzinger, was formed of Payne and other singers Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, and Louis Tomlinson. In a video released in 2022 of the group’s formation, Scherzinger collected the boys individually stating: “They’re like little stars. You can’t get rid of little stars, so you put them all together”.
The Baltimore hailing Ralph Bernabe (better known by his stage moniker Plant Dad) has found his craft in releasing delicate indie-rock tracks that oft teeter into pop-cum-R&B territory.
With a soundscape akin to the likes of Ben Howard, 'For Emma, Forever Ago'-era Bon Iver and the subtle stylings of James Vincent McMorrow, Plant Dad's discography spans only three years but is teeming with creativity and delectably digestible cuts.
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Since then, Gale has released numerous singles and EPs, and is also an audio engineer at Feature Bug Studios. As a master of balancing quantity and quality, ‘800m’ is another example of his technical craftsmanship. Comprised of engaging synths, smooth reverberated vocals, and trip-hop percussion, ‘800m’ shines with modern brilliance. Both engaging and laidback, it possesses an underlying quiet confidence, only making it all the more endearing.
As he made the move to Canada, he has continued to push boundaries to create a distinctive style—raw, rock infused with blues, rockabilly, punk, and classic country.
Formed by front person Emily Flea, previously of The Fleas, in 2021, and Captain Jax of No See Ums, the duo quickly began writing songs addressing the issues most important to their community and immediately made an impact. Having known each other for years and sharing a common ethos, they reached out to drummer Anni Von Flange, formerly of Boot Sale/Vanilla Giver, completing the Daffodildos line-up.
