Payette is the name I use for all of my solo music releases, a place where I can explore my ideas without fear of compromise. While I tend to explore a wide variety of sounds within my songs, most of it fits nicely under the label of indie pop. I’ve been heavily influenced by musicians like Mac Demarco and Kevin Parker, who are able to create such cohesive music despite doing everything by themselves. I tend to switch my lyrical focus from album to album, and I always want to keep pushing myself to make more interesting music.

Critters is an indie-rock album based off of one idea: At the end of the day, we’re just animals. It explores the complex relationships humans can have with each other and the world we inhabit, through comparisons to animal characteristics. The songs are fun, but invite you to think more about the environment around you, both natural and societal. Sonically, I incorporate elements of rock, hip-hop, and synthpop into an album that is constantly taking you somewhere new. I hope the album leaves those who listen to it with a larger appreciation of those they love, even when it gets a little hard.