Girlyboi

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
Girlyboi at Shoreditch House in London
Background information
Origin	Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Genres	Folk, Pop
Years active	2015–present
Labels	Independent
Members	Carly Russ Joseph Matick

Girlyboi released its second EP, Good Looks, in 2016.^[4]

Formation

After 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

Extended Play

• "Actual Woman EP" (2015)^[9]
• "Good Looks EP" (2016)^[10]

Singles

• "Actual Woman" (2015)
• "Whole" (2015)
• "Bedside" (2015)

References

1. Moran, Justin. "Premiere: Listen to Rising Duo Girlyboi's Syrupy Single, 'Whole'". Bullett Media. Retrieved 22 October 2016.
2. "girlyboi are a beautiful couple making beautiful music". i-D. 21 December 2015. Retrieved 22 October 2016.
3. "GIRLYBOI vs THE WORLD". Wonderland Magazine. 16 July 2015. Retrieved 22 October 2016.
4. Kress, Bryan. "Girlyboi Finds Perfect Harmony on 'Good Looks' EP". Billboard. Retrieved 22 October 2016.
5. "Unknown Pleasures #59 ft. Villain Park, Girlyboi, Bombee". Getintothis. 19 November 2015. Retrieved 22 October 2016.
6. "Ford Paris Men's Show Package Spring/Summer 2016". Ford Models. Retrieved 22 October 2016.
7. ""There's beauty in that contrast." A talk with Girlyboi". C-Heads Magazine. 22 October 2015. Retrieved 22 October 2016.
8. "girlyboi is more than two models making pretty music". i-D. 21 December 2015. Retrieved 22 October 2016.
9. Domanick, Andrea (6 November 2015). "PREMIERE: Get Tangled in the Sheets of Girlyboi's Intimate "Bedside"". Vice.com. Retrieved 22 October 2016.
10. "girlyboi drop new (mini-)LP "Good Looks"". The Deli Magazine. Retrieved 22 October 2016.