UK singer-songwriter Arlo Parks has captivated listeners around the world with her soft, poetic mix of indie, soul, and pop. • Born in West London, Parks learned to speak French before English. • As a child, she wrote short fantasy stories, journaled, and got into watching spoken-word performances on YouTube. • She eventually turned to music and released her debut single, “Cola,” in 2018. The sudden success of the song led to a deal with Transgressive Records. • In 2019, she released two EPs: Super Sad Generation, which chronicles the problems facing Gen Z, and Sophie, which deals with heartbreak and mortality.