Penelope Scott
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Penelope Scott is an American musician, singer-songwriter, and producer. She has self-produced all of her music. Scott released her debut album, Public Void, in 2020.
Background[edit]
Scott had an interest in music since childhood when she began taking piano lessons. In middle and high school, she focused on writing lyrics and learning how to record.[1] Scott began uploading her songs online while taking a music production class in college. She released the compilation album Junkyard on February 27, 2020, followed shortly by the release of The Junkyard 2 on May 13, 2020. A song from the second album, “Sweet Hibiscus Tea”, went viral that same month.[2]
Her debut album, Public Void, was released on Bandcamp on August 29, 2020, then on streaming services on September 25, 2020. In Late 2020, Scott's music found a larger audience on the short-form video-sharing app TikTok.[3] Her song "Rät" went viral in November 2020. The song is about disappointment with idols, specifically Elon Musk.[4] As a result of its popularity, it peaked at 29 on Billboard's Hot Rock & Alternative Songs Chart.[5] On November 4, 2020, Scott released the single "Born2Run", which had gone viral prior to its official release.[2] On April 30, 2021, Scott was featured on the song "Brittle, Baby!" by Char Chris. She also appeared in its music video as an animated version of herself.[6]
Recognition[edit]
In November 2020, she appeared on Rolling Stone's Breakthrough 25, which showcases artists with large gains in streaming numbers.[7] Her song "Rät" appeared in the Top 40 of Billboard’s Hot Rock & Alternative Songs.[8] Billboard's Danielle Chelosky said about her music, "Sonically, it’s like being inside of a videogame; lyrically, it’s like scrolling a Tumblr meme page of an edgy teenage girl."[9]
Scott has been cited as playing a role in re-popularizing electronic "8-bit" music.[10] She has also been described as an example of TikTok allowing for music artists to be successful without signing to a label.[2]
Discography[edit]
Studio albums[edit]
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| Public Void |
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Compilation albums[edit]
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| Junkyard |
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| The Junkyard 2 |
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Extended plays[edit]
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| Goblin Hours |
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| Dancin' Times |
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Singles[edit]
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album |
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| "Rät" | 2020 | 29 | Public Void |
| "Born2Run" | – | TBA | |
| "Brittle, Baby!" (with Char Chris) |
2021 | – |
References[edit]
- ↑ Marie, Olivia (January 21, 2021). "Interview: Penelope Scott on "Big Overwhelming Feelings" in Music". For the Punks. Retrieved March 3, 2021.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Sagner, Denali (July 27, 2020). "Is TikTok creating a musical meritocracy?". 34th Street. Retrieved May 14, 2021.
- ↑ Arp, Claire (November 4, 2020). "Screaming into the void: TikTok, COVID and Penelope Scott". The Michigan Daily. Retrieved April 7, 2021.
- ↑ Gebreyes, Rahel (Feb 5, 2021). "Penelope Scott Breaks Down The Meaning Of "Rät"". Genius. Retrieved 3 March 2021.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Rock & Alternative Songs - November 28, 2021". Billboard. Retrieved May 13, 2021.
- ↑ "Brittle, Baby! - Char Chris & Penelope Scott (Official Music Video)". YouTube. May 1, 2021. Retrieved May 13, 2021.
- ↑ "Breakthrough 25". Rolling Stone. November 4, 2020. Retrieved April 7, 2021.
- ↑ "About Penelope Scott". Apple Music. Retrieved April 7, 2021.
- ↑ Chelosky, Danielle (March 19, 2021). "Viral Phenomenon Penelope Scott's Songs Capture the S--tstorm of Internet Culture". Billboard. Retrieved April 7, 2021.
- ↑ Chelosky, Danielle (April 30, 2021). "Hey, Ily's Wild New Internet Breath EP Is The Nintendocore x Emo x Powerpop x Shoegaze Hybrid You Didn't Know You Needed". Stereogum. Retrieved May 13, 2021.
I only recently got into 8-bit music, thanks to TikTok sensation Penelope Scott (especially her hypnotic song “Feel Better“), but Hey, Ily take it to the next level.
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