Bio

youbet is the project of Brooklyn-based musician Nick Llobet, whose tactile, lo-fi indie rock
blooms with anxious energy, wit, emotion, and themes of self-discovery. They made their debut
in 2020 with the charmingly offbeat Compare & Despair, then moved to the Hardly Art label for
their 2024 follow-up, Way to Be.

Llobet moved from their hometown of Davie, Florida to New York in the late 2010s, seeking
greater creative opportunities and an artistic breakthrough. It took a while, but they navigated
through periods of despair and self-doubt and found their way into a songwriting group that was
running a song-a-week challenge. Inspired by a chance meeting with Patti Smith and the support
of the songwriting group, Llobet soon flourished as a writer, quickly building an imaginative and
personal catalog of songs. They fell in with a crew of veteran artists (Julian Fader, Katie Von
Schleicher, Adam Brisbin) who helped produce their debut album.

The vibrant Compare & Despair was released under the name youbet in January 2020 by
Brooklyn’s Ba Da Bing Records. By the time of its release, Llobet had already launched a second
songwriting challenge of their own that yielded an entirely new batch of songs. Over the next
few years, they honed this material, slowly assembling an album that touched on dysfunctional
relationships, addictive personalities, queerness, and other aspects of their journey. After signing
with the Sub Pop offshoot Hardly Art, Youbet released their sophomore album, Way to Be, in
May 2024. ~ Timothy Monger, Rovi