My Name Is Ian

**My Name Is Ian** is the infectiously quirky solo project of Indianapolis-based musician Ian Helms, serving up DIY indie pop-punk with a self-aware smirk. Known for blending hyper-catchy melodies with lyrics that ping-pong between existential dread and millennial humor, Helms’ music tackles modern burnout ("WORK LESS. PLAY HARD. EAT THE RICH."), quarter-life crises ("Underachiever Of The Year"), and the search for meaning in IKEA-flatpack adulthood ("What's the Point?"). His recent releases like the unhinged banana anthem "GO BANANAS..." and the wholesome pep talk "You Are Amazing" showcase his range from absurdist comedy to genuine emotional gut-punches, all delivered with lo-fi charm.

Operating as a one-person band since 2020, Helms has carved a niche with relatable bops about overthinking, underachieving, and forgetting where he put his keys ("Where is the Time?"). Whether he’s roasting capitalism or writing love songs to his cat ("Fantastic Company"), his Bandcamp-and-social-media-fueled project thrives on messy authenticity. Think: the scrappy younger sibling of Jeff Rosenstock trying to start a motivational TED Talk that accidentally becomes a pizza party.

Genres

Indie Pop

Alternative Rock

Lo-fi

Bedroom Pop

Punk

Emo

Pop Punk

Folk Punk

Diy

Comedy Rock

Latest Release

WORK LESS. PLAY HARD. EAT THE RICH.

My Name Is Ian

Single - Released July 17, 2024