The last few years have proven that life is too short not to do what you love. Denver’s Painted City is a labor of love from Noah McKechnie (Vocals, Synth) and Zack Smith (Synth, Guitar), taking concrete form in 2020. The longtime collaborators found focus in their shared love of vintage synthesizers, alt-rock dynamics, and soaring hooks. Dedicating the early days of the pandemic to writing and recording, the pair released their debut album Histories in August of 2021. Launching two singles and a music video, the album earned the duo a reputation as memorable songwriters. “We started writing again almost immediately after the release,” says Zack. “It was exciting to get those songs out to people, but we still had so many ideas. We have to keep it going.”