Zeina formed in 2009 with Anya Puri on vocals, Ethan James on guitar, Alina Khan on bass, and Maya Patel on drums. They came together in the Los Angeles suburbs, drawing from backgrounds that included classical and indie rock. Their 2013 song 'Suburbs' became a breakout track, capturing something about life in those in-between spaces outside the city.
That song, along with others like 'Awake' and 'Consequences,' built on Puri's ethereal vocals and the band's layered instrumentation. Their lyrics often touched on mental health and societal pressure, which drew some criticism alongside the praise. They released albums in 2013, 2016, and 2019, with the last one, 'Tranquility,' leaning into more experimental territory.
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