Pete Francis is a prolific singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist whose warm, passionate songs incorporate everything from alt-rock and blues to folk, pop, and reggae. He initially gained a following as one-third of the prominent New England indie band Dispatch before mounting a solo career in 2001. During Dispatch's nearly decade-long hiatus, Francis built an extensive solo catalog, releasing seven albums through his own independent Dragon Crest Collective label. After Dispatch's re-formation in 2011, he resumed his role as singer/bassist/guitarist while releasing occasional solo music on the side. He ultimately left the band in 2019 and, following a series of EPs, made a strong return to form with 2023's sonically adventurous PTRN SKY!. An EP, Neon Light Blind, arrived a year later.