Palomino (the bio)
Originating from the vibrant music scene of Nashville, Tennessee, Palomino emerged in 2021 as a captivating indie-pop ensemble. Led by vocalist Lee Payne, the band's lineup boasts the rhythmic finesse of drummer Max Palmer, the melodic depth of bassist Adam Pallin, the intricate guitar stylings of Alex Mayweather, and the atmospheric keys/synth textures of Brandon Mordecai.
Their sound, a fusion of indie-pop, jazz, funk, and psychedelic elements, delivers irresistible hooks and transcendent melodies that defy easy categorization. Drawing inspiration from diverse influences such as Crumb, Radiohead, Little Dragon, and Jamiroquai, Palomino crafts a sonic experience that feels both familiar and refreshingly original.
With their debut EP "Light Came On" (2022) and the single "Junkie" (2022), Palomino quickly garnered attention for their ability to capture the essence of their influences while forging a distinct identity. Praised for their impactful live performances and commitment to pushing musical boundaries, Palomino represents a beacon of creativity and authenticity in the indie-pop landscape.
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“Nashville based band, Palomino, is continuing to make waves in 2022. This time, they are gearing up to release their brand new song, Junkie. Junkie captures the inner monologue of a person struggling with trying to break free of bad habits. This song gives a new perspective on a person trying to quit something they know is bad for them, but they love it too much to stop. This feeling leads them to give in again, saying it’s the last time and hoping they really mean it - that they will be over it for good. Junkie is for anyone who likes driving at top speeds down the interstate and yelling lyrics out of their car with the windows down, and it is for people with powerful feelings they can’t seem to express.” - Fox 28
“Coming right out of the gate with their first release, "Light Came On", Palomino is a strong force with a little bit of everything sprinkled in. Gathering their influences from the jazz, indie, soul, and psychedelic music they each grew up on, they were able to find common ground in their sound and put together a group that they each knew was missing in their lives. The band has put together a cohesive sound built around Max Palmer's songwriting, frontwoman Lee Payne's lyricism and vocal abilities, and Adam Pallin's bass grooves. These collective skills make Palomino a project of 3 converging minds creating a sound that is always growing and evolving.” - Fox 40
“Our creative process is pretty simple. It usually starts with Max bringing a bunch of ideas to the table. We sort through these ideas and find one that we really feel we can work with. We will put together the base idea of the song and demo it out. After that, Lee will take the demo and write melody and lyrics to it while Adam and Brandon start working through more of the instrumentation. After the demo and vocals are ready, we will track the song and then bring it to life.” - Interview with Volatile Weekly
