Arlo Parks is an English singer-songwriter and poet based in London. Her music blends indie pop with intimate, lyric-driven storytelling that often explores identity, sexuality, and mental health. She rose to prominence in the late 2010s with a string of critically acclaimed releases, and her debut album, Collapsed in Sunbeams, won the Mercury Prize in 2021. Her sophomore album, My Soft Machine, arrived in 2023 and further established her as a leading voice in contemporary music. Known for her warm, expressive voice and empathetic lyricism, Parks continues to influence a generation with songs about resilience, belonging, and human connection.