Before launching his solo project, Olen was best known as the frontman and drummer of the indie-rock band Armors. The group built a loyal following for their vibrant, emotionally charged sound — tracks like “Genesis” carried a mix of pop polish and raw feeling, centered around Olen’s smooth, R&B-tinged vocals. But after years of writing and touring as part of a collective, he felt a shift. He wanted to create something that sounded like him, unfiltered and unbound.