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Boys by Girls

by Instupendo

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1.
Entrance 01:26
But Don’t ruin this for me, Even if we disagree, I’ll be right here, and I’ll be right here, Here.
2.
Cinderella 03:05
I don’t know you very well, You’re still stuck in your personal hell. I’m still stuck in a digital purgatory, That’s the story, At least, I feel like a princess when I’m around you, Let my hair down, Let it surround you, And I might just sink the ship, All it takes is a kiss, Feedbacking until I bleed, All the noises are after me, Sometimes it all sounds - so angry (angry), Waiting for the first move I can’t make, Still stuck on the idea of your taste (and), This is it, You’ll never leave my mind, And if he hurts you again, I’ll ficking punch his teeth in. Now I’m at this party by myself, Drinking some cheap wine off the shelf, (but I) Kinda like the taste of it, But the feeling isn’t permanent, And I’m on the other side of the room, Wearing the Acne, Come talk to me I feel like a princess when I’m around you, Let my hair down, Let it surround you, And I might just sink the ship, All it takes is a kiss, Feedbacking until I bleed, All the noises are after me, Sometimes it all sounds - so angry (angry), Waiting for the first move I can’t make, Still stuck on the idea of your taste (and), This is it, You’ll never leave my mind (my mind)
3.
Earring 03:44
My heart is a keychain, And everyone’s sleeping, Does he know, What we did, What you said, And I was full of red, Dressed up like a femme, I think I left my earrings, On your bed, (oh oh) Do you feel it sitting in, When he’s miles away, Do you feel it sitting in, I’m right here, I put my feelings inside, you put my feelings aside I put my feelings inside, you put my feelings aside I put my feelings inside, you put my feelings aside I put my feelings inside, you put my feelings aside I’m an accessory (by now), Lost in a fantasy (oh), What a wonderful world, Now I’m lying on your sleeve, Dolled up like a fairy, So tell me, Do you like my earrings (oh oh) Do you feel it sitting in, When he’s miles away, Do you feel it sitting in, I’m right here, I put my feelings inside, you put my feelings aside I put my feelings inside, you put my feelings aside I put my feelings inside, you put my feelings aside I put my feelings inside, you put my feelings aside
4.
Pinch 03:30
5.
Talk 02:16
Jumpin’ off my roof and I’m thinking about the passing time, I’m a little uncomfortable can I speak my mind, You don’t wanna talk to me but you still meet my eyes, I was pretty tired, you can see it in my eyes, I was staring out the window I think I lost track of time, I was waiting for a call, yeah Elijah bang my line, All my makeup weighing heavy, yeah, I think I just might cry, So step back, (work it out) Swear to god I just cannot stand a single guy, Oh what you mean, when you’re in my face talking about my life? Outta bed before noon, I think I might roll the dice, I’m looking cute but i just can’t stand the eyes, I’m seeing stars can I make it through the day? I’m seeing stars can I make it through the day? I stood up too fast now I’m back down, I’m not healthy, yeah, my health is at half now, No touching, or I might break, Work it out Work it out Work it out Work it out
6.
Antidote 03:08
Ahhhhhhhhhh Head down, don’t meet my eyes Head down, don’t meet my eyes Head down, don’t meet my eyes Head down, don’t meet my eyes It’s the tiniest feeling Lemme shake you up shake you up I feel like a bride to be It’s like something off of TV Head down, don’t meet my eyes Head down, don’t meet my eyes Head down, don’t meet my eyes Head down, don’t meet my eyes
7.
Sugar 02:12

about

Following the releases of anti-pop single ‘Cinderella’ and "electro-pop banger for introverts” ‘Antidote’, on June 5 Instupendo shares his third EP ‘Boys by Girls’. A beautiful step up as production goes, the EP is not only his most stylistically diverse offering to date, it also features his own vocals for the first time, making it his inaugural release as a singer-songwriter-producer. He notes, “I found that I had something to say that I couldn’t accomplish purely through instrumentals. I wanted to reach people like me. After a lot of experimentation, I achieved a point of comfort with my voice and it became part of the sonic direction of the project.”

It’s a direction that includes artful blending of genres in novel ways, experimentation with textures, and use of unorthodox sounds within his characteristic interwoven melodies. Crossing the bounds of pop, anti-pop, dream-pop, alt-R&B, cloud trap, minimal, ambient, indie-electronic, and bass, ‘Boys by Girls’ defies easy categorization. With inspirations ranging from Gud to The 1975, Lapalux to Four Tet, Japanese House to Baths, Choker to Ecco2K, and Tourist to Toro Y Moi, how could it be anything other than “beyond genre”? Meanwhile, its more uptempo direction was informed by 2018’s live performance experiences with Shallou, George Fitzgerald, Ryan Hemsworth and Giraffage.

Subject-wise, the EP explores state of mind, emotion, and identity. About the title, Instupendo says, “I’ve always felt closer to girls, like I can be myself with them without having to conform to the kinds of expectations guys often project on each other. The stories and feelings I’m conveying through many of the songs on this project are about being able to just “be”, to be the boy I am when I’m around girls."

‘Boys by Girls’ marks a new turning point for the 19 year-old Instupendo, showcasing his production versatility while introducing surprising new capacities. It’s his unique sound evolving in exciting ways and in unexpected directions.

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released June 5, 2019

Composed, produced, mixed by Aidan Peterson
Mastered by Barry Grint, Alchemy Mastering
Photography by Sammy Nelson
Copyright 2019 Aidan Penn Music, LLC. All rights reserved

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