Penelope Scott

Penelope Scott started releasing music around 2019 with her debut album 'Public Service Announcement.' Songs like 'Rät' and 'Feel Better' from that period show her leaning into raw, confessional writing with a straightforward indie folk sound. She's mentioned being influenced by artists like Fiona Apple and Elliott Smith, which comes through in the direct, personal tone of her lyrics.

Her music often deals with difficult subjects, and she's been open about writing from her own experiences with mental health. The song 'Rät' in particular drew attention for its explicit content and unsettling themes, though Scott has generally stood by her approach to exploring darker material. She works mostly as a solo artist but has recorded with collaborators like Ethan Gruska and Rostam Batmanglij.

Other tracks like 'Lotta True Crime' and 'Self Care' continue in that vein of diaristic, sometimes uncomfortable storytelling set to simple melodic arrangements. There's not much grand narrative beyond that, she makes quietly intense folk music that connects with listeners who appreciate its unvarnished quality.