Experimental electronic-pop singer-songwriter fussy isn’t afraid to be bold.
Over the past several years, the LA-native has carved a name for herself as a session songwriter and performer, having written for R&B icon Babyface and collaborated with some of the most important names in contemporary electronic music such as PEEKABOO, Knock2, and Eliminate. With a refined, versatile pop songwriting skillset fussy has become a sought-out force in the music industry, with artists clamoring to utilize her catchy, emotionally resonant style.
Since launching her solo project in May, fussy has put a spotlight on her own electrifying artistic brand. With an aesthetic defined by unpredictable, left-of-center pop experimentation and vibrant, fashion-forward visual styles, fussy has come out from beneath the shadows of her peers to showcase her holistic, singular creative vision.
Mundane spoke with fussy about all of the above.
You mentioned you experimented a lot and stepped out of your comfort zone on this last song. How so?
Yes! I definitely stepped out of my comfort zone vocally, I had never tried to sing scream before and I really wanted to give it a try. It was so fun manipulating my voice to get that distorted scream sound.
Having collaborated with so many great artists, what have been some of the most memorable moments?
One of my favorite moments was being in the studio with Eliminate and my songwriting partner Jonathan Cunningham when we wrote “Nothing Left”. It was probably one of the crazier sessions I’ve had just seeing him cook and making the craziest sounds! I always enjoy being in the studio, there’s nothing like the energy of creating something with your favorite people.
What inspired you to write this song? What’s the message?
At the time I had been listening to a ton of WHOKILLEDXIX and just got super inspired to create something a little bit different than what I normally do in terms of writing really pretty melodies. The night I wrote it, my friend had actually fallen down our stairs and I decided to put that into the song. He’s fine, and thankfully he didn’t need a skin graft lol it was definitely a little concerning but we laughed about it afterwards.
Your looks are very curated as well. Any fashion and style inspirations?
I have been soooo in love recently with a lot of Japanese-inspired fashion. I started sewing during the pandemic and absolutely fell in love with being able to make my own clothes. My Abuelita used to sew as well and I remember the first time I put on a piece that she had sewn, it made me feel soooo loved and warm knowing that it was made by her and that no one else had it. I also take a lot of inspiration from Fruits Magazine!
What are some of your projects for the rest of the year? Will you keep experimenting musically?
Yes! I’ve got a few things I’ve been working on, really excited about the next EP – it’s more melodic and vulnerable than the last but stoked to share it
