California-based singer Phabo is known for his tender and romantic yet sonically woozy style, blending a rootsy throwback '90s swagger with an artfully cutting-edge sensibility. It's a distinctive vibe he debuted on his buzzed-about 2020 EP Free and 2022 full-length Soulquarius. In 2023, he furthered his decade-blending style with Don't Get Too Cozy.
Born in San Diego, Phabo moved to St. Petersburg, Florida, at age 8 and finally settled in Long Beach, California, at 16. Growing up, he played drums, piano, and guitar, eventually embracing the clarinet and playing in his high s...