Born in Conroe, Texas to a teenage mother, Payton came from a troubled childhood that ignited her artistic inspiration. Initially drawn to poetry, she shifted towards music after being spurred on by an ex-boyfriend's doubt about her artistry. Despite this skepticism, she not only embraced songwriting but ventured into music by hitting the road as a runaway with various garage rock bands, selling merchandise at just 16. Influenced by a diverse mix of sounds that include Russian post-punk, Soviet Rock, Surf Rock, and the deep resonance of bass drum of death, she began to mold her unique musical identity.
Since the release of his 2022 critically-acclaimed debut album Blurry, RIP Swirl, born Luka Seifert, has been continuing to expand his moody sonic palette which marries his work as a producer, DJ in Berlin’s club scene with his lifelong relationship with the guitar and his analog approach to recording.
