Panda Bear and SONiC BOOM

Born in Maryland, Panda Bear (Noah Lennox) shaped indie rock with his unique blend of reverb vocals and sample-based songwriting, drawing influences from the Beach Boys and hip-hop producers. Known for 2007's influential "Person Pitch," he has collaborated with Daft Punk, Sonic Boom, and more. With albums like "Buoys" and "Sinister Grift," he combines electronic production and vulnerable lyricism, receiving critical acclaim and a Grammy with Daft Punk for "Random Access Memories."