byron was founded in 2006 and released their debut, Forbidden Drama, in October 2007. Structured as a theater play, the album showcases an eclectic mix of art-rock and alternative music, with progressive and classical hints. The songs were later re-arranged for a full unplugged performance, released the following year on the live DVD Acoustic Drama.

byron’s second studio release, A Kind of Alchemy, is out in October 2009. The album marks an evolution in the band's sound, borrowing elements from various genres (such as blues and funk) and employing a wider diversity of instruments. The album as a whole deals with the process of creation, ranging from madness to zen. In frontman Dan Byron's words, "The mood is nocturnal, rather intimate, sometimes playful or even exuberant".

The band is overall tributary the most diverse influences, ranging from "Thrak"-era King Crimson to Peter Gabriel, David Bowie, Tori Amos or Porcupine Tree.

byron is:
- Dan Byron – vocals, acoustic guitar, flute
- 6fingers – keyboards
- Costin Oprea – electric guitar
- Dan Georgescu – bass
- Vlad Bolborea – drums and percussion