Val Astaire is an American alternative rock act created by multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter Brian Anthony Joyce.

His interest in music began while watching his father play guitar when he was 8 years old, and attending concerts with his mother.

[1] After dropping out of college in his late teens, he formed the pop-punk band Major League, which saw the success of 2 EP's and 2 full-length records, as well as multiple national and international tours.

[10] The song is a notable contrast from his earlier work, with Atwood Magazine commenting on his "undeniable emotion" and "impressive veracity",[11] and It's All Indie noting his "youthful vocals and talents as a songwriter".

[14] In June of 2021, Joyce released his single Bad Vibrations, with The Honey Pop referring to the song as a "soundtrack to the Summer" and praising the passion and purity of the track.