The start of the COVID-19 pandemic was the end of a hard-rock band called the Conformist Party and the beginning of a new metalcore act. Conformists Ryan Walker, William Richardson and Kyle Wolden wanted to write music that was more modern and heavier sounding, so they created a new identity with Pronoya. Connor Slawson and Loren Dawson joined the fold and now the five-piece is poised to release a debut EP.