Los Angeles-based a David Steckbauer is an artist operating under the moniker Sunflower Kid. Having grown up travelling all over southern California, performing on stages at various venues and earning a growing following of loyal fans, when he began to question his sexuality he put his musical adventure on ice.
Following a turbulent few years which involved moving to Sweden, becoming embroiled in a cult, developing PTSD from his experiences and suffering from crippling depression; it was the healing power of therapy that allowed him to process his trauma and emerge with a renewed creative spark. Now picking up his musical endeavours where he left off, last summer he marked his official return with the single “Depression Sex,” which he’s since followed up with a string of impressive tracks throughout the year that have racked up hundreds of thousands of spins on Spotify alone.
With his smooth vocals and instantly catchy songwriting, Sunflower Kid has made his triumphant return as a celebrated music artist. Now in a better place both mentally and artistically, he continues his rise that sees him go from strength to strength with each move.
Now bringing us his first release of 2024, he externalises his inner thoughts and filters them into his brand new single titled “How Do I Be Gay??” With a folk-tinged acoustic pop approach, capped by his trademark vocal flair and infectious melodic writing, Sunflower Kid’s new single sees him distil his own experiences and struggles as a gay man finding his place in the world.
Not just an anthem for the LGBTQ community, “How Do I Be Gay??” possesses the wide commercial pop appeal that’s sure to put a smile on any listeners face. From the delicate acoustic guitar strums and accented notes of piano plinks, the artist’s rich voice glides in to thread buoyant melodies carrying confessional lyricism that both reveals his vulnerabilities and answer-seeking mindset.
With a memorable chorus of upbeat leads and bright arrangement, it’s a truly charming musical experience that sees Sunflower Kid deliver his superb musical offering while offering a relatable context for many around the world. As his emphatic return continues to produce results and delight more and more fans around the world, we can’t wait to see what Sunflower Kid has in store for the rest of 2024 and beyond.
Commenting on the new single, he shares, “Being a gay man has always come with its fair share of confusions. I tried to rectify that in this song. How I could navigate through both gay and straight propositions of who I should be and find my real self within.”
Listen to How Do I Be Gay?? below
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