The Various Talents of Faye Webster.
Faye Webster releases the album Underdressed at the Symphony today March 1st through the stamp Secretly Canadianso I had the opportunity to talk with her about the creation of this new material, life during the tour and the love of his parents, friends and fans.
The fifth LP of Faye Webster marked a change in the way the artist usually records, since on this occasion she attended the legendary Sonic Ranchthe largest studio complex in the world.
We went to a studio that we don’t normally go to, Sonic Ranch, which is really isolated and we were there for seven or 10 days. It was a very different process for us to be able to be there without distractions and really focus on the music, I think that was the biggest difference for me from the other records.”
However, that was not the biggest challenge he faced. Faye during the creation of Underdressed at the Symphony, Well, when I asked him his biggest fear at this stage, he answered the following.
I think new music in general is terrifying. It always makes me nervous, so I think that would be my response, to put out something new and different that I feel represents me at the moment.”
In every creative process, in addition to fears, there are also satisfactions, and the new song that the 26-year-old singer-songwriter is most proud of is “Feeling Good Today.”
It’s my favorite because I didn’t even think about sitting down to write a song, I was just on my computer with Auto-Tune open and almost by accident I did something. We ended up using the demo on the record because when we tried to record it it didn’t feel right and that was kind of a sign for me.”
The titles of Faye Webster They are quite ingenious and constantly manage to bring a smile to those who read them for the first time, not for nothing did they name their previous album I Know I’m Funny, haha. On this new LP, perhaps the most curious song is “ebay Purchase History”so I took the opportunity to find out what’s in their purchase history on said site.
Let’s see, what did I buy last? I just bought a giant Minion that is waiting for me at home, I’m excited to see it. I also have some of those Lego cases for Nintendo DS cartridges that are very cool. Oh! I have this letter holder Wallace & Gromit. I don’t know, these are things I don’t need, I could do this all day,” he shares with me between laughs.
The most recent single from Faye Webster is “Lego Ring”a melodious song in collaboration with the rapper Lil Yachty, with whom she has been friends since they were together in high school. About how this unexpected duo happened, she told me the following.
We have always maintained our friendship and I always go to him for advice. We’re constantly creating things and teaching ourselves so ‘Lego Ring It was another thing that I brought to the table for us, we really connected a lot with it and we loved the result.”
Lil Yachty He even gave her a golden Lego ring, which Faye He assures that he loves, because it is the sweetest gift that anyone has ever given him in his life. Just a few days after the launch of the singlethe rapper uploaded a video to his TikTok account in which they appear Webster and Tyler, The Creatorso I asked him if he would also like to create music with the singer of “EARFQUAKE”.
Yeah, I think those are two friendships that I really value because, like I said, I’m always asking for advice, hanging out with them a lot and creating things, so yeah.”
As for their dream collaboration, Faye He took a few moments to think about it before sharing the answer with me.
What a good question, I would really like that. Hatsune Mikuis going to play Coachella and I can’t wait to see it live for the first time.”
Coachella It is one of the most important festivals around the world and this will be the first time that Faye Webster will arrive at Empire Polo Club from Indio, California, where he also shares lineup with your friends Lil Yachty and Tyler, The Creator, as well as several other international artists. In this regard, she told me that she is very excited to play in this edition, as well as to be part of the Governor’s Ball in New York and the rest of the dates of his tour.
Faye Webster has visited Mexico on one occasion, as it was part of the Crown Capital 2021, where he offered a short but unforgettable presentation. With a new album under my belt and several dates confirmed for the coming months, I remind her about her only visit to our country and if we can hope to have her back soon.
My experience was almost just the festival to be honest, we really want to go back because we landed, went to the festival, went to the hotel, did press and left so it can’t be long so I really hope to come back. We are doing a lot of dates in 2024 so it could be.”
During his set At the Mexican festival, the parents of Faye They were present in the audience, demonstrating their support and affection for their daughter’s career, whom they accompany during several stops on each tour.
They have always supported me a lot, and yes, they will always choose two or three dates of the tour and they will fly to be there. I also go on tour with my brother and I feel like it’s a really fun thing for them to see us together doing something we love. I feel like when I start writing songs they’re always there. I don’t know if my dad has heard the new album yet, but he played it for my mom once and she liked it. She actually helped me with the album art. In the back is me with all these clothes made specifically for me to wear and she was holding them perfectly in her place, so everything went well,” he tells me as she laughs.
Faye Webster is enjoying a great increase in popularity, which is reflected by having its name on the front lines of festivals and in its sold-out concerts in increasingly larger venues. However, the artist is very clear about her favorite place to offer her shows.
I really always like playing in Atlanta because it’s my home, so every time we play there it’s a different or bigger venue, but it always means a lot to me and I always look forward to playing. shows in my city”.
At the end of 2022, Webster performed in Atlanta with a couple of very special concerts, as it had the support of an orchestra, resulting in two magical and unforgettable nights.
It was so beautiful, it was unreal. We did two nights and on the first night I felt like I was part of the audience. I was thinking ‘what’s going on? this is crazy’ and on the second night it was like ‘ok, I know what’s going to happen so now I can mentally be here’.
Faye He hopes to do this type of presentation again and take them to more cities, so without hesitation I told him that Mexico City has to be one of them. “Ok, I got you,” He answers me between laughs.
During his concerts, several fans give him merchandise. Pokemon, because she is a big fan of Japanese characters. Among so many gifts, there is one in particular that she keeps with great affection.
The fans are so sweet! I really love handmade gifts. “Once in Toronto someone made me a stained glass PokĂ©mon Mawile that I hung in my window and it’s beautiful, that’s probably one of my favorites.”
In addition to being a fantastic artist and photographer, Faye Webster She is also an expert with the yo-yo, and even incorporates it in some segments of her live performances and as part of her official merchandise. Faye He also shared with me how his love for this toy began.
One year I received a yo-yo in my Christmas stocking and from then on I started to take it seriously, I got into the yo-yo community, I met other players, I started going to tournaments and it became a great passion for me. my”.
Faye Webster She is one of the most talented young singer-songwriters today thanks to her sweet sound, sincere lyrics, great creativity and charisma. The artist will enjoy a long tour throughout 2024, which will take her to some of the biggest stages of her career to delight us with the new cuts of Underdressed at the Symphonyone of the best works that the American has presented so far and that I hope we can enjoy live in Mexico.
