James Marriott

This Swiss-born, U.K.-raised purveyor of emotive, immediate, Foals- and Strokes-inspired indie rock is also a highly successful influencer, specializing in witty commentary and cutting takedowns. By the time Are We There Yet? -- his 2023 debut album -- was released, his channel had already amassed two million followers. Born in 1997, Marriott was raised in Buckinghamshire, England, where he started grammar school in 2008. That same year, he made tentative steps online by uploading his own animations. By 2012, Marriott's focus had shifted to music, leading him to share videos ...