LION (he/they) is a queer black electropop/alt artist, singer, songwriter, producer and dancer from Naarm (Melbourne) Australia. Their music is a patchwork of pulsing rhythms, sharpshooting rap stylings and a tinge of heavy rock; a vessel for his piercing lyrics which discuss socio-political issues like microaggressions and racial identity. He moves with power, choreographing revolutions with passion. Steeped in their Ethiopian heritage, LION won’t just tell you his story, he’ll roar. 

Music and dance are the only sources of true catharsis for LION. Communicating stories, expressing repressed emotions and discovering himself through these artforms are his passion. Having learnt music production through genres like dubstep, trance and future bass; LION’s music has a unique electronic edge. Combined with his love for femme-bodied pop icons in the Western world and the K-pop scene, their vibrant personality flows through his fierce lyrics and powerful hooks.

Having spent the last two years refining his artistry with the Tomboi Records team, LION echoes somewhere between Todrick Hall and Lil Nas X. Their heavy beats and distorted synths evoke a lion’s roar.