Picturesque formed in Austin, Texas, with Ryan Lake on vocals, Jake Hoglan on guitar, Austin Davis on bass, and Luke Kleinman on drums. Their debut album 'Ephemeral' came out in 2016, featuring the track 'Holding Me Down' which got some attention for its vocal delivery and melodic approach.
In 2020 they released a second album called 'Sublime,' which showed some shift toward more personal themes. Songs like 'Pray' and 'Necessary' from their catalog reflect that kind of introspective writing. The band has played festivals like Coachella and Lollapalooza, and their music has appeared in some television shows.
There was a legal dispute over royalties in 2018 that created some difficulty, but they kept working. They've done collaborations with other artists, including Lady A and Dashboard Confessional, which brought their music to different listeners. Their live shows are known for being energetic.
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