Plini facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Plini
Plini performing in 2017
Background information
Also known as	Halcyon
Born	1992/1993 (age 32–33) Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Genres	Instrumental rock progressive rock djent math rock post-rock jazz fusion
Years active	2011–present

Plini Roessler-Holgate, known simply as Plini, is a super talented guitarist and songwriter from Australia. He was born in 1992 or 1993. He started his music journey by releasing songs under the name Halcyon. Later, he decided to use his first name, Plini, for his music.

A very famous guitarist named Steve Vai once said that Plini is "the future of exceptional guitar playing." That's a huge compliment! Also, in 2017, the website MusicRadar named Plini the best prog guitarist of the year.

Plini has released several music collections called extended plays (EPs). These include Other Things and Sweet Nothings in 2013, and The End of Everything in 2015. His first full album, Handmade Cities, came out in 2016. Steve Vai loved this album, calling it "one of the finest, forward-thinking... instrumental guitar records [he has] ever heard." Plini released another EP, Sunhead, in 2018. His second full album, Impulse Voices, was released in 2020.

What Inspires Plini's Music?

Plini gets inspiration from many musicians. One of his biggest influences is the legendary guitarist Joe Satriani. Plini once shared what he admires about Joe's playing. He said Joe is great at creating simple, catchy tunes. Joe can make them sound perfect without always needing fancy tricks.

Plini hopes to play music with Joe Satriani someday. He also mentioned that it's cool when people tell him they can hear Satriani's influence in his own music.

Plini's Music Albums and EPs

Plini has released many different music projects. Here are some of his main albums and EPs.

Studio Albums

• Handmade Cities (2016)
• Impulse Voices (2020)

EPs (Extended Plays)

• Pastures (released as Halcyon) (2011)
• Other Things (2013)
• Sweet Nothings (2013)
• I (split EP with Sithu Aye) (2013)
• The End of Everything (2015)
• Sunhead (2018)
• Impulse Voices (Remix EP) (2021)
• Mirage (2023)

Live Albums

• Finnvox Sessions (2023)

Awards and Recognition

The National Live Music Awards (NLMAs) celebrate Australia's amazing live music scene. They recognize many different parts of the music industry. The awards started in 2016.

Plini has been recognized for his incredible guitar skills.

See also

In Spanish: Plini para niños