Flynn Sant (born c.2001), known professionally as Flowerkid (stylised in all lowercase)[1] is an Australian producer, singer/songwriter from Sydney, New South Wales.[2]
Flowerkid | |
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| Birth name | Flynn Sant |
| Origin | Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
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| Years active | 2018–present |
| Labels | Warner Music Australia |
| Website | www |
His songs "Boy with the Winfields and the Wild Heart" and "Miss Andry" both received full rotation on Triple J in 2019.[3]
Early life
editFlynn grew up in Western Sydney and left secondary school in year 10.[1]
Sant grew up in a Catholic household completing his sacraments at a young age.[4]
Personal life
editIn an interview with the guardian, Sant says, "I was so little and all I could think was that I was a sinner. I was going to hell," [4] in relation to his song "I Met The Devil At 4 Years Old". He explains how his trauma affected his spirituality from a young age.
Musical style and influences
editSant cites Frank Ocean and Miley Cyrus as musical influences.[5]
There is a link between Sant and Billie as their shared manager was "blown away" by Sants production skills [6]
Career
editSant signed a worldwide record deal to Warner Music, Wonderlick, Parlophone and Atlantic Records in 2020.[7]
In November 2023, Flowerkid released Let It Be Enough.[8]
Discography
editExtended PLays
edit| Title | Year |
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| Everyone Has a Breaking Point |
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| Let It Be Enough |
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Singles
edit| Title | Year | Album |
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| "Boy with the Winfields and the Wild Heart"[1] | 2018 | non album single |
| "Miss Andry"[9][10] | 2020 | Everyone Has a Breaking Point |
| "It's Happening Again" (featuring Kučka)[11] |
2021 | |
| "vodka orange juice"[12] | ||
| "Running Out of Time" (with Handsome and St. South) |
2022 | non album single |
Awards and nominations
editRolling Stone Australia Awards
editThe Rolling Stone Australia Awards are awarded annually by the Australian edition of Rolling Stone magazine for outstanding contributions to popular culture in the previous year.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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| 2021 | "Miss Andry" | Best Single | Nominated[13] |
References
edit- ^ a b c Byrne, Declan (29 October 2019). "Meet Flowerkid, the 18yo whose first Unearthed upload is one of 2019's best". Triple J. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
- ^ Madden, Ben (21 September 2020). "Meet Flowerkid, the Sydney star in the making who is creating vulnerable pop". Cool Accidents. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
- ^ Jenke, Tyler (21 October 2019). "Foals, Cub Sport, & King Princess lead this week's triple j playlist additions". The Industry Observer. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
- ^ a b "Flowerkid: 'I was so little and all I could think was that I was a sinner. I was going to hell'". the Guardian. 10 November 2021. Retrieved 16 January 2022.
- ^ a b Ju, Shirley (16 October 2020). "Flowerkid / Meet the 19-year-old Sydney artist". Flaunt. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
- ^ "19-Year-Old Sydney Artist Inks Multiple Global Deals: 'I Was Immediately Blown Away". The Music. Retrieved 16 January 2022.
- ^ Brandle, Lars (14 September 2020). "Flowerkid announces global team, signs with Wonderlick and Warner Music". The Industry Observer. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
- ^ a b "the good news about flowerkid". Ramona Mag. 3 November 2023. Retrieved 6 November 2023.
- ^ Langford, Jackson (18 September 2020). "Flowerkid returns with powerful new single 'Miss Andry'". NME Australia. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
- ^ Fuamoli, Sose (18 September 2020). "First Spin: Flowerkid gets candid on haunting new single 'Miss Andry'". Triple J. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
- ^ "It's Happening Again - Single on Apple Music". Apple Music. 30 June 2021. Retrieved 4 June 2021.
- ^ "vodka orange juice - Single on Apple Music". Apple Music. 6 October 2021. Retrieved 16 October 2021.
- ^ "Tame Impala, Tash Sultana & Lime Cordiale lead Rolling Stone Australia Awards nominations". The Music Network. 19 February 2021. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
External links
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