ZAND

Zander Sweeney, better known by their stage name Zand (typically stylized in all caps), is an English pop musician from Blackpool. Zand is best known for their eccentric fashion sense, politically charged lyrics, and unique musical style, which they describe as "ugly pop." They found inspiration from a number of musicians, including Britney Spears, Rihanna, Ciara, Paramore, Fall Out Boy, My Chemical Romance, Linkin Park, Millionaires, and Imogen Heap.

At 18, they did glamor modelling and camming. This experience partially inspired their song "Slut Money." They released the EP Ugly Pop in 2021, featuring the single "Slut Money." This song focuses on sex work and whorephobia, or bias against sex workers. Ugly Pop also features "Inappropriate," produced with UK musician Daktyl. Zand's brother, a guitarist, also contributed to "Inappropriate." Their songs also contain general themes of resisting societal oppression.

They released their next EP, SEWERSTAR, in 2023. One single, "DTF", features multiple vibrators as instruments. That same year, Zand collaborated with MP Jeremy Corbyn to raise money for Music for the Many, a UK nonprofit focused on music education.

In 2024, their song "Cocktail Molotov" was featured on an episode of Arcane.

Personal life Zand came out as trans and nonbinary in 2015, after which they faced harassment. They discuss often being harassed in public because of their appearance.

Zand has been open about their experience living with ADHD, autism, OCD, and borderline personality disorder.

Discography EPs Title Details Ugly Pop Released: 2021 Label: Self-produced Formats: Digital download Sewerstar Released: 2023 Label: Self-produced Formats: Digital download