The Vacation formed in Los Angeles around 2016, starting with singer-songwriter Nick Goudas and guitarist Luke Weinberg. They were later joined by bassist Nick Rowe and drummer Kian Slydell. Their debut album 'Vacations' came out in 2019, leaning into indie pop with synth-driven melodies.
In 2021, the band released the single 'I'm No Good,' which became their most recognizable track. The song's straightforward melody and direct lyrics connected with listeners, helping push the band toward wider recognition. They followed it with another single, 'Cold War,' in 2022.
At one point, the band took a break after a legal dispute with their former label in 2020, but they returned to recording and releasing music afterward. Their sound stayed in that space between pop accessibility and slightly dreamy, introspective arrangements.
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