Girlyboi are an American folk pop duo originally from Chicago, Illinois. Formed in 2015, Girlyboi started recording and performing in Europe as an "act of love".[1] After releasing three singles - "Actual Woman", "Whole", and "Bedside", Girlyboi released its debut EP, Actual Woman, on December 17, 2015, at Rough Trade Records in New York City.[2][3]
Girlyboi | |
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 Girlyboi at Shoreditch House in London | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Genres | Folk, Pop |
| Years active | 2015–present |
| Labels | Independent |
| Members |
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Girlyboi released its second EP, Good Looks, in 2016.[4]
Formation
editAfter meeting in Chicago, Illinois, Matick and Russ fled their home to pursue their musical career. They moved to Paris to escape the influence of American Pop-Culture and began to form their sound.[5] In the midst of writing their first album, the couple were noticed by photographers and modeling agencies.[6] The fear of objectification and "being packaged" frustrated Matick, but ultimately fueled the lyrical content of their music, which is described as "raw and self-aware".[7][8]
Discography
edit- Extended Play
- Singles
- "Actual Woman" (2015)
- "Whole" (2015)
- "Bedside" (2015)
References
edit- ^ Moran, Justin. "Premiere: Listen to Rising Duo Girlyboi's Syrupy Single, 'Whole'". Bullett Media. Archived from the original on 26 September 2015. Retrieved 22 October 2016.
- ^ "girlyboi are a beautiful couple making beautiful music". i-D. 21 December 2015. Retrieved 22 October 2016.
- ^ "GIRLYBOI vs THE WORLD". Wonderland Magazine. 16 July 2015. Retrieved 22 October 2016.
- ^ Kress, Bryan. "Girlyboi Finds Perfect Harmony on 'Good Looks' EP". Billboard. Retrieved 22 October 2016.
- ^ "Unknown Pleasures #59 ft. Villain Park, Girlyboi, Bombee". Getintothis. 19 November 2015. Retrieved 22 October 2016.
- ^ "Ford Paris Men's Show Package Spring/Summer 2016". Ford Models. Retrieved 22 October 2016.
- ^ ""There's beauty in that contrast." A talk with Girlyboi". C-Heads Magazine. 22 October 2015. Retrieved 22 October 2016.
- ^ "girlyboi is more than two models making pretty music". i-D. 21 December 2015. Retrieved 22 October 2016.
- ^ Domanick, Andrea (6 November 2015). "PREMIERE: Get Tangled in the Sheets of Girlyboi's Intimate "Bedside"". Vice.com. Retrieved 22 October 2016.
- ^ "girlyboi drop new (mini-)LP "Good Looks"". The Deli Magazine. Retrieved 22 October 2016.