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Affectionate Plate was formed in the bohemian streets of Austin, Texas, in 2010. Originally a duo of childhood friends, Jack Thornton and Felix Ranero, they played their heartful tunes in local bars and cafes. Their unique mix of storytelling lyrics and soulful melodies soon caught the attention of the local music scene, which eventually led to their discovery by a well-known producer. He helped them expand to a five-piece band, including the addition of a drummer, a bassist, and a keyboardist, all of whom contributed to the diverse and unique sound Affectionate Plate is known for today.

The band’s name, Affectionate Plate, was inspired by a beloved broken plate Jack’s grandmother owned. It was the plate on which she served her mouth-watering pies, and though it was chipped and cracked, she wouldn’t hear of replacing it. Jack and Felix found this sentimental connection to a seemingly insignificant object both touching and symbolic of the human ability to find beauty and meaning in the mundane, and thus, Affectionate Plate was born.

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Their music genre is Indie Folk with a touch of Alternative Rock.

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One of their biggest hits is “Porcelain Heart”.

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(Verse 1)
In a dusty old kitchen under a faded light,
Grandma served her love on a plate, every single night.
Cracked and chipped, its story was a sight,
Just like a porcelain heart, holding on tight.

(Chorus)
Porcelain heart, don’t you break,
Under the weight of the world, for heaven’s sake.
Hold all the love, hold all the pain,
In your cracks and chips, let them remain.

(Verse 2)
Life is tough, the hurt may sometimes sear,
But oh, porcelain heart, never fear.
For every chip, for every single crack,
Makes you stronger, on this winding track.

(Chorus)
Porcelain heart, don’t you break,
Under the weight of the world, for heaven’s sake.
Hold all the love, hold all the pain,
In your cracks and chips, let them remain.

(Bridge)
And though you may be weathered, worn, and old,
You’re perfect in your imperfections, truth be told.
Porcelain heart, you’re a story of strength untold,
A symbol of love, and stories of old.

(Chorus)
Porcelain heart, don’t you break,
Under the weight of the world, for heaven’s sake.
Hold all the love, hold all the pain,
In your cracks and chips, let them remain.

(Outro)
Porcelain heart, in your every single line,
Is a testament to resilience, oh so fine.
You’re the proof that we all need,
That we can endure, that we can succeed.

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Chord Progression: Verse – Am, G, F, C; Chorus – F, C, G, Am; Bridge – Em, F, C, G.