“Boys Are Easy (But You’ll Never Find A Girl Like Me)” has such a bold and sassy vibe—can you tell us what inspired the song and its lyrics?
The song was inspired by a pretty unceremonious breakup over text that I went through despite being together with that partner for quite a while. The song goes through a lot of emotions, particularly the idea of missing an ex despite how they hurt you and seeking physical validation to fill that void. But one of the main themes is the idea of regretting letting someone get that close to you and wishing you could take back allowing them to have known you or even touched you with the knowledge of how they ended up treating you.
The track mixes emotional vulnerability with a confident attitude. How do you balance those contrasting elements in your music?
Honestly it’s probably partly the BPD. When going through a breakup I go from feeling insanely insecure one moment to feeling like the hottest person in the world the next, so I feel like that comes across in my songs as I want to put that emotional honesty in there but also want to convey that despite the hurt they caused I’ll be fine.
You’ve spoken about using music as an outlet for dealing with mental health, heartbreak, and self-improvement. How does “Boys Are Easy” reflect your personal experiences?
Well like I said it’s about a breakup I went through a while ago where my partner at the time told me they needed to be alone, and then started dating a boy a few weeks later – so being irked by that is what inspired the songs themes and the title.
The production of the track is sharp and catchy. What was it like working with Zeo on the production, mixing, and mastering?
Working with Zeo is great! I’ve worked with him on pretty much all the singles I’ve released since my first EP and he always kills it with the production. He definitely elevates the tracks from where I have them initially and adds production elements that really make the song pop and hit as hard as it can.
Your music blends pop, rock, emo, hyperpop, and pop-punk. How do you navigate all these genres to create a sound that feels uniquely yours?
I honestly think the main thing is that I just enjoy listening to a whole bunch of different genres all the time and I feel like that definitely seeps into my music. Whether you’re a pop artist, or a rapper, or a rock artist I think it’s important to listen to music outside of the genre you make because it can help you make more interesting music within your scene. I just love anything that’s catchy and fun and scratches a certain itch in my brain so I try to just make what I would want to hear and not put much stock into genre anymore because I find it restricting.
Bands like Metro Station, 3OH!3, and Hellogoodbye have influenced your sound. What do you take from those influences and how do you put your own twist on them?
That was the kind of music that was being released while I was growing up and it kinda paved the way for the newer wave of hyperpop/modern pop acts that I’m really into now like 2hollis and Snow Strippers. I think the biggest influence from that kind of stuff that I took was bringing in those dance and electronic elements while also moving away from more of the guitar based stuff and leaning heavier into the dirtier, more experimental side of hyperpop/alt pop that’s around now.
Your debut single “Magic” and the ‘Sickly Sweet’ EP gained some strong attention. How does “Boys Are Easy” continue your evolution as an artist?
I think my music has grown and developed so much since that first EP. In general now I use less guitars and prefer more electronic sounds but I think ‘Boys Are Easy’ really takes things to that next step into being a full on pop/dance song and leaves a lot of that emo and pop punk angst behind.
What message or feeling do you hope listeners take away from “Boys Are Easy” when they hear it?
I hope that anyone who feels bad about a crappy ex or misses a person that hurt them hears the song and realises they are hotter and cooler than their ex and deserve better.
With your music gaining radio play and coverage in major Australian media, how do you feel about the support your project has received so far?
I’m so grateful for all the support I’ve been given with my music! Whether it’s been media support or people following my socials or streaming my music I’m genuinely so grateful to know that anyone out there is enjoying my stuff or finds it relatable.
What’s next for Killed By Cupid—can we expect more new music or live performances in the near future?
I have a bunch of new songs I’m working on that I can’t wait to release! I’m also doing a show at the Crown and Anchor on Oct 10th.
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