Zand (musician)
English musician
Zander Sweeney, better known by their stage name Zand (typically stylized in all caps), is an English pop musician from Blackpool. Zand is best known for their eccentric fashion sense, politically charged lyrics, and unique musical style, which they describe as "ugly pop."
Early life
Zand was born in Blackpool, England. Their family moved to Ireland when they were four, then back to Blackpool when they were twelve. As a child, they experienced bullying in school because of their appearance and interests. Zand dealt with self-harm and depression as a teenager as a result of the bullying they faced. They found inspiration from a number of musicians, including Britney Spears, Rihanna, Ciara, Paramore, Fall Out Boy, My Chemical Romance, Linkin Park, Millionaires, and Imogen Heap. Zand also briefly posted music to YouTube under the name Seafoal.
At 18, they did glamor modelling and camming. This experience partially inspired their song "Slut Money."
Musical career
Zand describes their music as "ugly pop." They use this term to both describe their lyrics, which explore complex political and social issues, and their instrumental style. They released the EP Ugly Pop in 2021, featuring the single "Slut Money." This song focuses on sex work and whorephobia, or bias against sex workers.
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