Grown from the green, buggy, grass in the Philadelphia suburbs and raised by the buzzing New Jersey and Philadelphia DIY scenes, Gabi Gamberg (aka Daffo) has been gigging from the moment they picked up a guitar. Equal parts artistry, introspection, and bombastic expression of sheer creative will, their 2023 EP Pest is a striking portrait of a young artist who revels in the messy and delights in the delicate. Whether they are playing a kinetic grunge set or confessing a tender folk song to their walls, Daffo’s distinct sound is a product of their aim to make discomfort digestible.