Art Grad links with Plant Dad

Coming out of Baltimore, Maryland, Plant Dad is an exciting act on the rise in the indie pop scene, winning over listeners with his infectious melodies and energetic sound. Since his debut in April 2021 with the single “She Got Me High,” Plant Dad has been crafting a unique sonic identity, one marked by upbeat rhythms, catchy hooks and a palpable sense of joy.

His music, often driven by its playful energy and relatable lyrics, has connected with fans around the world, earning him a growing following both within his local scene and beyond. Working with other artists, he’s collaborated with the likes of N A E and Father and now links up with Ohio-based indie pop artist Art Grad on their brand new single titled “That’s Right.”

This collaboration represents the meeting of two creative minds, each bringing their own sonic flair to the table. Art Grad, known for his own brand of shining, feel-good indie pop, perfectly complements Plant Dad’s exuberant style, resulting in a track that’s joyous and perfect for summer.

“That’s Right” is a stunning indie pop outing infused with funk-inspired instrumentation that lends the song a mellow groove. Lyrically, the track strikes a balance between playful confidence and underlying vulnerability with the assertive chorus offset by the more reflective verses, capturing the experience of longing and uncertainty in the face of unrequited affection.

Served up in a slick two minute dose of bright instrumentation and instantly memorable vocal hooks, the track jumps straight in with the laid back snap of drums and pulse of synth tones capped by smooth vocal leads. Flowing with playful synth leads and elegant vocal layers, from start to finish the track shimmers with the joy the pair had making the song.

Freeing themselves from the constraints of overthinking or trying to instil the track with heavy meaning, Plant Dad and Art Grad focused instead on having fun in the moment of making music. Infectious and charming throughout, “That’s Right” presents a delightful collaboration that sees Art Grad and Plant Dad combine to craft a summer-ready indie pop jam that’s sure to be a hit with existing and new fans alike.

Commenting on the single, Plant Dad shares, “As someone who typically takes lyrics seriously and tends to overanalyse, I found myself after not writing for about a year thinking, ‘Not everything has to make sense or have deep meaning.’ The past two years have been filled with esoteric and depressing themes, so I thought, ‘Forget it, I just want to have fun and sing.'”

Listen to That’s Right below