Briston Maroney - Indie-Pop Star

Briston Maroney is a 24 year-old American Indie-pop star, singer and songwriter. He began his musical career in 2017 when he dropped his first single, ""Motown"", which quickly gained recognition from the indie music scene. Since then, he has been releasing singles and has been featured on Spotify's Viral 50 chart several times. He is currently working on his debut album which is slated for release later this year.

Early Life & Background

Growing up in Nashville, TN, Maroney has always had a passion for music. As a kid, he was very involved in church choir and eventually discovered his love for pop music. During his high school years he started writing his own songs and performing them at open mics around Nashville. It was during that time that he began to build a following in his hometown.

Career & Success

In 2017, Maroney released his first single ""Motown"" which quickly gained recognition from the indie music scene. After the success of ""Motown"", he went on tour with The Struts and released several singles including ""Freakin' Out On The Interstate"" and ""Fool's Gold"", both of which were featured on Spotify's Viral 50 chart. He also collaborated with artists such as Oliver Tree, Lauv and Conan Gray. In 2020, he released his latest single ""Gone"" which has been streamed millions of times across streaming platforms.

Influences & Style

Maroney's style is heavily influenced by classic rock and pop artists such as Tom Petty, Elvis Costello and Bruce Springsteen. His music is often described as indie-rock meets pop with a hint of soul. He has also stated that he draws inspiration from contemporary artists like Frank Ocean and The 1975.

Discography

Maroney has released several singles since 2017 including ""Motown"", ""Freakin' Out On The Interstate"", ""Fool's Gold"" and ""Gone"". He is currently working on his debut album which is expected to be released later this year.