Arlo Parks is an English singer and songwriter born on 9 August 2000. Gaining widespread recognition with her debut album Collapsed in Sunbeams in 2021, she received critical acclaim and reached number three on the UK Albums Chart. The album brought her major accolades, including a Mercury Prize win and nominations at the Brit Awards for Album of the Year, Best New Artist, and Best British Female Solo Artist. Parks is celebrated for her introspective lyrics and soulful sound.