And The Writer Is...with Ross Golan

Ep. 211: PinkPantheress | How Taste and Social Media Made Her a Star


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Today’s guest is a British sensation whose sound defies convention and whose rise has been anything but ordinary. With a style rooted in drum and bass, alt-pop, and early 2000s nostalgia, she’s redefined what it means to make bedroom pop in the digital age. Her songwriting is both diaristic and enigmatic, managing to say more in two minutes than most can in five. From viral fame to global stages, she’s built a world that’s entirely her own—introspective, stylish, and sonically daring. A true creative force who writes, produces, and performs with instinct and intention. From across the pond, the future is bright… And the artist is… Pink Pantheress!


00:00 – Intro

00:42 – Meet PinkPantheress 

01:16 – The Self-Made Artist 

05:02 – Growing Up Multicultural 

09:49 – Emo, Piano & Early Music Obsession 

13:03 – Building Her Unique Sound 

16:26 – UK vs US Music Culture 

21:04 – Not Chasing Numbers 

23:01 – You Can’t Teach Taste 

24:19 – Producing & Industry Bias 

30:23 – Ad Read: NMPA + Peer Music

32:00 – Producing at 17 & Avoiding Media 

34:06 – TikTok Fame Without Trying 

38:22 – From Anonymous to Recognized 

41:00 – Live Shows & Internal Standards 

44:29 – Perfectionism & Learning in Public 

45:04 – Writing 'Pain' in Her Dorm 

46:31 – 'Boys a Liar' & Airbnb Vocals 

50:16 – Taste as Her Superpower 

52:15 – New Single & Feedback Avoidance 

53:43 – Teasing the Next Song 

54:59 – Dream Artists to Produce 

55:27 – Where the Name Came From 

55:32 – If She Started from Zero Today 

57:05 – The Truth About Taste 

58:12 – Rapid Fire: Bath, Family, Identity 

58:57 – Final Thoughts: Breaking Through in the US

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