BANNERS

Under the name BANNERS, velvety falsettoed Liverpool native Mike Nelson creates lush pop anthems that alternately brood and soar. After landing a major-label deal in 2015, he drove singles like "Start a Riot" and "Half Light" into the millions on streaming services while turning out a succession of EPs in advance of his 2019 debut album, Where the Shadow Ends. The prolific Nelson carried his success into the next decade with numerous singles and EPs including 2020's "Someone to You," 2021's It's Gonna Be OK, and 2023's I Wish I Was Flawless, I'm Not. Nelson grew up singing in...