ANCHR's Artist of the Week: poutyface
Photo by Javi Perez
When I think of the alt-pop singer songwriter poutyface, I think of an artist marching to the beat of their own drum. Hailing from Southern California, poutyface first began garnering new listeners and fans by creating songs on the app Voisey, when it was still in beta testing in 2019. Since then, poutyface has released a several singles— including “Fboys Anonymous” that starts off with a beat that sounds like a video game soundtrack and “NEVER FUCKIN KNOW” which features poutyface speaking in a storytelling cadence during the verses before launching into her singing in the chorus.
Every song she’s released has its own unique DNA, but like the artists she admires most, all of poutyface’s songs share a common thread of great lyrics. “I’m a massive believer in the importance of pen game,” she says. “All of my biggest inspirations are incredible lyricists, Frank Ocean, Kendrick Lamar, Mereba, to name a few. I’m also a huge fan of Doja Cat… I think I’m attracted to music with a lot of soul, but honestly, I listen to every genre and pull inspiration from every angle. And my taste is constantly changing,” she adds.
Most recently, poutyface released her new single called “Cherry Picking,” which is reminiscent of pop punk music of the early aughts, and tells the story about the ups and downs of a toxic relationship. Poutyface talks about the single, saying, “‘Cherry Picking’ is about being used by someone for their own personal validation. I’ve had relationships and friendships where I gave way too much. This song feels like spinning out. It’s about losing your mind trying to keep someone around who isn’t concerned with anyone but themselves… the ones who pick off your energy whenever the fruit looks ripe enough to feed them.”
poutyface is currently on tour with YUNGBLUD, see where you can catch her upcoming shows here, and tune into “Cherry Picking” below.