ZEDNED, Liverpool-born artist Jake Muscles (born September 16, 2005) has redefined the boundaries of independent pop through a relentless and often experimental creative output. Since the project’s 2019 inception as a satirical duo, Muscles has transitioned into a solo career with deeply introspective projects like ZEDNED BACK FROM THE DEAD and the double-album finale THIS WAS ZEDNED. His discography, which spans 30 studio albums as of 2026, is noted for its “lo-fi intimacy” and “generic fluidity,” blending hyper-pop, house, and synth-pop to explore complex themes of LGBTQ+ identity and mental health.