Zaq Baker

Zaq Baker dares to ask questions like, “What if Billy Joel was younger and dumber?” “What if rock music was uncool?” and, “What if we brought a pop-punk ethic to musical theatre?” His material was once described by a graphic designer as “really whiny” and by a Twin Cities local as “like the male Taylor Swift.”

Zaq’s anthems recount heartbreak, mental health, and the pains of growing up, all with grand piano and pop-punk melodies at the center.

Zaq’s brand-new EP, Solarbaby (January 2023), celebrates 80’s synthpop and new wave in a fun departure from Zaq's signature theatrical piano rock. Solarbaby is preceded by the intimate album This Time It’s Personal (2022), four standalone singles (2021-22), Maddie’s Delivery Service EP (2021), the heavily anticipated full-length Cardio (2020), album Getting Younger (2018), and EP Housewarming (2017). Zaq's music videos include "Someone to Believe In," “I Wanna Be Your Night Owl” and "Spearmint” -- and two Good Kid Manic Summer live sessions.