Get to know Remy Bond, the alt-pop princess having her moment. Here, she talks her journey, musical influences, and how she uses social media for a deeper connection with fans.

Bursting onto the scene in 2023 with her debut single ‘End of the World’, Remy Bond’s musical journey is an eclectic blend of vintage flair and modern chaos. Growing up in New York, she absorbed music and art from every direction—her parents’ curated CD collection shaped her early taste, while the city itself felt like an endless source of inspiration. This early exposure to music created a deep, nostalgic connection to music that still informs her artistry today.

 

Drawing from a mix of dramatic aesthetics and an intrinsic appreciation for nostalgia, Remy’s sound is a crafted mix of old-world glamour and contemporary angst; her new single, ‘Simple Girl’, releasing on Friday, channels this dichotomy perfectly. Music videos are essential to her artistic identity, blending dreamlike imagery with surrealism. The visuals are an extension of the music, turning each release into a multi-sensory experience that lingers long after the song ends. If you don’t believe us, watch the hazy visuals for her previous release, ‘Red, White and Blue’.

 

In an industry that often prioritises fleeting trends, Remy Bond is on a mission to craft timeless music that we can’t get enough of. Here, she talks her musical journey, what influences her sound, and how she uses social media to connect with fans.

Can you tell us about your musical journey? What were some of your earliest music memories?

Growing up my parents would have these dinner parties with their adult friends and they were always playing music. I didn’t get a phone until I was older, so I relied on my parents’ CDs and had a curated taste as opposed to my friends, who were overloaded with music from a young age. Eventually, my obsession with David Bowie and Japanese culture led me to discover the Omnichord. From then on I was writing non-stop. When I was kicked out of boarding school, I would spend all of my money sending demos to as many producers as I could on Fiverr. Those early demos were really what eventually led to me booking real sessions.

How would you describe your style, and what influences or artists have shaped your sound the most?

It’s modern vintage with a kind of diamond sadness and chaos. I love how dramatic everything used to be. The idea of taking something so clearly old and vintage and then putting it next to something painfully modern like a bedazzled vape, which you’ll see in the ‘Movie Star (But You Vape)’ video, is something that brings lightness and humour to all that drama. To me, nostalgia is the strongest emotion and something that I try to get across in my music.

 

Most of my favourite songs are sung by men, but the aesthetics of artists like Gwen Stefani and Amy Winehouse were huge inspirations for me. I don’t really listen to much contemporary music. I’ve always had 10 favourite songs that I obsess over. I try to understand the entire world of those songs: the music and the aesthetics.

We’re loving your new single, ‘Simple Girl’, how did this one come about?

When I first moved to LA, I was sitting at a café, and I heard some girl say the line, “I’m a simple girl. I like gardening and drugs”. I sent it to Overheard LA, and they didn’t take it, so I just decided to put it in a song instead.

The visuals are great too, how do you think they represent the themes of the song?

The visuals are super kitschy; I was inspired by John Waters in Pink Flamingos, as well as the guy who plays Pinky in Hairspray. You know, guys who are really old with veneers and a pink satin coat and own a beauty parlour? It’s a little disturbing, but I love it.

You’ve achieved a lot at such a young age—what have been some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced as an emerging artist, and how did you overcome them?

Most people aren’t making timeless music, they’re just making music for the times. We crave inspiration for a time we haven’t seen, but I don’t think that was the case in past decades. Growing up in the West Village, I saw the neighbourhood get renovated and lose some of its magic. You can just tell how real things were before.

 

There’s a lost art to creating something timeless. We don’t make art the same way – like how they used to make vintage movie posters or how classic albums were made. It’s more lucrative and convenient to take modern shortcuts when making songs today, but I’m obsessed with getting the exact sound of the past, not some washed-down version of it. I spend a lot of time and care in the recording of my music, and if I’m going for a sound, I try and do everything I can to get the process just like the reference.

With the rise of social media and streaming platforms, artists have more ways than ever to connect with their fans. How do you balance engaging with your audience while staying true to your creative process?

I like my fans more than some of my friends. I was just playing Dress To Impress with them earlier and we talk every day. We have the same taste so it’s natural. People really underestimate fans of this young generation. I think about Sofia Coppola – she creates films that are very adult but meant for young people. The stars in her films are pop culture icons and she takes kids seriously. I think more people in music need to not underestimate their fans’ tastes. It almost feels like the ‘60s are being gatekept from kids, which is so strange to me. Kids are way more intelligent than people give them credit for.

What’s been your highlight of 2024?

Seeing how my music has influenced people, how it has impacted fans, and travelling all around the world.

Which album have you had on repeat this year?

Breakfast in America by Supertramp.

Remy Bond rules the world for a day, what’s going down?

Destroying all Cybertrucks and forcing all talk shows to use ’80s broadcast cameras.

What’s next for you?

Grow the army of Bondies, a tour, and an album.

Listen to Remy Bond now: