Flowerkid Explained

Flowerkid
Birth Name:Flynn Sant
Origin:Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Years Active:2018–present
Label:Warner Music Australia

Flynn Sant (born 2001), known professionally as Flowerkid (stylised in all lowercase) is an Australian producer, singer/songwriter from Sydney, New South Wales.[1]

His songs "Boy with the Winfields and the Wild Heart" and "Miss Andry" both received full rotation on Triple J in 2019.[2]

Early life

Flynn grew up in Western Sydney and left secondary school in year 10.[3]

Sant grew up in a Catholic household completing his sacraments at a young age.[4]

Personal life

Sant is a trans man.

In 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

Sant 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

Sant 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

Extended PLays

List of EPs, with selected details!Title!Year
Everyone Has a Breaking Point
  • Released: 11 November 2021
  • Label: Warner Music Australia
Let It Be Enough
  • Released: 3 November 2023
  • Label: Warner Music Australia

Singles

List of singles, with year released and album name shown! Title! Year! Album
"Boy with the Winfields and the Wild Heart"2018
"Miss Andry"[9] [10] 2020Everyone Has a Breaking Point
"It's Happening Again"
[11]
2021
"vodka orange juice"[12]
"Running Out of Time"
(with Handsome and St. South)
2022

Awards and nominations

Rolling Stone Australia Awards

The 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.|-! scope="row"| 2021| "Miss Andry"| Best Single| [13] |}

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Meet Flowerkid, the Sydney star in the making who is creating vulnerable pop . Cool Accidents . 21 September 2020 . 2 March 2021 . Madden, Ben.
  2. Web site: Foals, Cub Sport, & King Princess lead this week's triple j playlist additions . . 21 October 2019 . 2 March 2021 . Jenke, Tyler.
  3. Web site: Meet Flowerkid, the 18yo whose first Unearthed upload is one of 2019's best . . 29 October 2019 . 2 March 2021 . Byrne, Declan . Declan Byrne (radio presenter).
  4. Web site: 2021-11-10. Flowerkid: 'I was so little and all I could think was that I was a sinner. I was going to hell'. 2022-01-16. the Guardian. en.
  5. Web site: Flowerkid / Meet the 19-year-old Sydney artist . Flaunt . 16 October 2020 . 2 March 2021 . Ju, Shirley.
  6. Web site: 19-Year-Old Sydney Artist Inks Multiple Global Deals: 'I Was Immediately Blown Away. 2022-01-16. The Music. en.
  7. Web site: Flowerkid announces global team, signs with Wonderlick and Warner Music . . 14 September 2020 . 2 March 2021 . Brandle, Lars.
  8. Web site: the good news about flowerkid. Ramona Mag. 3 November 2023. 6 November 2023.
  9. Web site: Flowerkid returns with powerful new single 'Miss Andry' . . 18 September 2020 . 2 March 2021 . Langford, Jackson.
  10. Web site: First Spin: Flowerkid gets candid on haunting new single 'Miss Andry' . . 18 September 2020 . 2 March 2021 . Fuamoli, Sose.
  11. Web site: It's Happening Again - Single on Apple Music. Apple Music. 30 June 2021. 4 June 2021.
  12. Web site: vodka orange juice - Single on Apple Music. Apple Music. 6 October 2021. 16 October 2021.
  13. Web site: Tame Impala, Tash Sultana & Lime Cordiale lead Rolling Stone Australia Awards nominations . . 19 February 2021 . 2 March 2021.