LION is a UK born, electropop 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 their piercing lyrics which discuss socio-political issues like microaggressions and racial identity. They move with power, choreographing revolutions with passion. Steeped in their Ethiopian heritage, LION won’t just tell you their story, they’ll roar.

Music and dance are the only sources of true catharsis for LION. Communicating stories, expressing repressed emotions and discovering themselves through these artforms are their passion. Having learnt music production through genres like dubstep, trance and future bass; LION’s music has a unique electronic edge. Combined with their love for femme-bodied pop icons in the Western world and the K-pop scene, their vibrant personality flows through their fierce lyrics and powerful hooks. Having spent the last four years refining their 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. LION released their debut EP ‘RECLAMATION’ to critical acclaim, racking up more than 100,000 streams and placing on Spotify and Apple Music editorial playlists. They are also an ARIA-charting songwriter, reaching #4 on the ARIA Aus Album Chart by writing on Greg Gould’s album ‘Strings Attached’. Having performed at multiple shows and festivals already, including Sydney World Pride, headline act at Naarm’s biggest LGTBQIA+ event, Midsumma Carnival, and most recently on the mainstage at Mardi Gras Fair Day, LION has also firmly established their showstopping live presence. They bring together all the unique elements of their identity and their talents, creating theatrical, rhythmic, and prolific material.

LION now sits upon their throne and is set to become a musical icon.