Flor (band)

Flor (stylized as flor) (previously Sunderland) is an American indie band formed in Hood River, Oregon in 2014.[2] The band currently consists of Zach Grace (lead vocals, guitar, keyboards), McKinley Kitts (guitar), Dylan Bauld (bass), and Kyle Hill (drums).[3]

Flor
Zach Grace of flor, 2018
Background information
OriginHood River, Oregon, United States[1]
Genres
Years active2014 (2014)–present
LabelsFueled by Ramen
Websiteflorsounds.com
MembersZach Grace
McKinley Kitts
Dylan Bauld
Kyle Hill

History

The band got its start in Hood River, Oregon, when Grace began experimenting with electronic music-making programs to create ear-catching synth sounds. Williams built tracks around these snippets, turning them into songs that updated the sound of the '80s for the 21st century. After moving to Los Angeles, Flor connected with photographer/designer Jade Ehlers, who helped the band come up with distinctive visuals.[4] Meanwhile, Bauld established himself as a producer working with Flor, as well as artists like Halsey, Lights, Smallpools, and Lostboycrow. The band released their debut single, "heart", online in 2014, with the Sounds EP arriving that October. Following the release of the 2015 full-length Sights & Sounds, Flor signed to Fueled by Ramen in 2016, which reissued the Sounds EP that February.

Flor's debut album, come out. you’re hiding was released on May 19, 2017.[5] The album title was teased in a tweet on March 23 before being confirmed in another tweet the next day. The album’s lead single, "guarded", was released the same day. Following this, the band released the official tracklist through two tweets.

On March 8, 2019, Flor released the new single "slow motion". On July 10 they announced their second studio album, ley lines. It came out on September 6, 2019 and includes twelve songs. When asked about the inspiration behind the album, lead singer Grace said, "There's a theory that important places of power like Stonehenge or the Pyramids of Giza are connected by invisible lines. As a parallel, I needed to find my own anchor points for belief and purpose. I realized you can build those roads yourself. Friends, family, and the band are my anchors. The music comes out of the 'ley lines'".[6]

On November 11, 2019, Flor announced their first North American tour.[7]

Band members
  • Zach Grace - lead vocals, guitar, keyboards
  • Mckinley Kitts - guitar, backing vocals
  • Dylan Bauld- bass guitar, backing vocals, production
  • Kyle Hill - drums, percussion

Discography

Studio Albums
Title Album details
come out, you're hiding
come out, you're hiding (deluxe)
  • Released: February 2, 2018[8]
  • Label: Fueled by Ramen
  • Formats: CD, digital download
ley lines
  • Released: September 6, 2019
  • Label: Fueled by Ramen
  • Formats: Digital Download, vinyl

EPs
Title Album details
sounds[9]
  • Released: February 10, 2015[10]
  • Label: Fueled by Ramen
  • Formats: Digital download
reimagined
  • Released: February 7, 2020 (part 1),[11] July 15, 2020 (part 2)[12]
  • Label: Fueled by Ramen
  • Formats: Digital download

Singles
  • "still standing still" (feat. Lostboycrow) (December 2, 2016)
  • "get behind this" (re-release, December 21, 2018)
  • "slow motion" (March 8, 2019)
  • "dancing around" (May 6, 2019)[13]
  • "little light one" (May 29, 2019)[14]
  • "money" (July 31, 2019)[15]
  • "lmho" (August 19, 2020)[16]

References
  1. "Infectious Magazine Flor Interview", Infectious Magazine, October 27, 2017. Retrieved on March 16, 2018.
  2. "Flor | Biography & History | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved March 17, 2018.
  3. "FLOR | Fueled By Ramen". Fueled By Ramen Official Website. Retrieved March 17, 2018.
  4. "Flor | Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved February 7, 2020.
  5. "flor". Spotify. Retrieved February 7, 2020.
  6. "ley lines by flor". Genius. Retrieved February 7, 2020.
  7. "@flor on Instagram: "back on the road this winter to headline in all these new cities we also get to take our dear friends @winnetkabowlingleague with us …"". Instagram. Retrieved February 7, 2020.
  8. "flor on Twitter". Twitter. Retrieved June 10, 2018.
  9. "Sounds EP information". store.fueledbyramen.com. Retrieved March 17, 2018.
  10. "flor on Twitter". Twitter. Retrieved June 10, 2018.
  11. "f l o r on Twitter". Twitter. Retrieved July 18, 2020.
  12. "f l o r on Twitter". Twitter. Retrieved July 18, 2020.
  13. "Flor Release New Single and Video For DANCING AROUND". Broadway World. Retrieved July 18, 2020.
  14. "f l o r on Twitter". Twitter. Retrieved July 18, 2020.
  15. "flor releases fourth single, "money" off 'ley lines'". Substream Magazine. Retrieved July 18, 2020.
  16. "Listen to New Single 'lmho' by flor". Broadway World. Retrieved August 20, 2020.
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