Candy Riot is a synth-rock band based in Austin, TX. Holly Holt, Philip Moody, and Bobby Cheatham blend synths, guitars, drum machines and ethereal vocals. Candy Riot credits Depeche Mode, Talking Heads, and David Bowie as primary influences. Their first album MOONSTAR released on August 2022, and the 2nd LP NICO LORETTO released in February 2024.