GUINEVERE WANTS TO BE YOUR NEW FAVE INDIE ALT ARTIST
When it comes to standing out in a crowd, no one knows the feeling more than GUINEVERE . Growing up as a black girl in Utah, she fostered her own community and found solace in creating music. With a new EP on the horizon and two new singles, GUINEVERE is putting in the work to be your new favorite indie-alternative artist.
FEATURE INTERVIEW:
What was it like as a black girl growing up in Utah?
I feel like being Black In Utah for me is a really hard thing to describe. It was definitely worse for me when I was younger. Now I’m pretty good at standing up for myself, the lame fact is I shouldn’t have to. I don’t really surround myself with that kind of energy anymore, and it’s sad but I feel like Utah has way too much of that energy.
How has your upbringing shaped your identity as an artist?
I feel like my upbringing is very much what makes me, me. It’s the reason I write the way I do. It’s super cool to recognize certain behaviors in yourself and think about how they relate to your childhood. Sometimes writing a song is like giving younger me a hug.
Who were some of the artists you listened to growing up and how did you discover the indie-alternative genre?
I feel like I’ve always listened to everything. I did grow up with a lot of gospel music and my parents would play country and rock all the time. I went through lots of phases so I wouldn’t say I’ve ever had an absolute favorite growing up.
You recently released your latest song “Kiss & Tell”. Talk to us about the inspiration behind it.
This song lowkey kicked my butt! I cried about it cause it was like the first time I couldn’t put my thoughts together with music. I kind of want people to interpret it how they like, but for me. I feel like it sounds like a turning point in my life, sometimes it feels so good to sing.
You’re currently preparing to drop an EP this summer and we’re dying to know what we can expect from this project?
I feel like my EP will cover a lot of the next stuff I want to release. I hope it introduces people to a lot of different sounds. Also a lot of how my mind works musically, it’s supposed to be fun though, well some parts aren’t so fun but, it’s always ok in the end.
Your monthly listeners shot up from 3k – 105k in 4 weeks recently, which is INSANE. In your opinion, what contributed to this and how have you kept your momentum going?
I don’t know why my listening did what it did, and I know it’s not like a million but it’s something and it’s kind of crazy. It’s crazy to think other people liked my idea, I have a hard time thinking about it.
When you look into the future as your star power grows, who is your dream collaboration and sonically what would that song sound like?
I feel like a dream collaboration of mine would be Dominic Fike probably. I just feel like we could make something cool. I feel like it’d be heavier for some reason, maybe not who knows.
How would you define your style and what pieces make you feel your sexiest?
Sexy? That’s so funny. I’m actually working on that, I don’t really feel sexy a lot. When I do, I have lots of fun. So I’m trying to learn how to be more open with that part of myself because I think it’s awesome. I love heels, I love tank tops. I love eyeliner because it’s all so much fun right now. I like belts and hats as well. I’m struggling to find a favorite pair of jeans at the moment.
What does a typical day in Salt Lake City look like for you?
Right now I’m trying to teach myself more about music. I just want to be educated in my craft. So I’m trying to write more and play more.
It’s clear you’re obsessed with lip gloss as much as we are. What’s your current go to lippie?
That’s so funny! I don’t like going to lots of places without it. It just helps me feel put together all the way. If I was rich and could afford it all the time, I’d get the mac lip gloss or the Eadem lip gloss. Right now my fav is the essence, it never fails me but I always lose them so, I keep like three on me at a time.
What do you love most about being LGBTQ+ and how does this reflect in your artistry?
I’m not really very open about my sexuality, I feel like lots of people think different things. I kind of just like who I like, I’m trying to just pick good people right now, I used to not be very good at that. I think it’ll reflect more and more over time.
Outside of new music, what can Galore readers expect from GUINEVERE in 2026 and beyond?
I don’t know. I hope you expect good things coming, I hope you enjoy my EP a little bit. I hope you enjoy me a little bit. If not keep it pushing!
TEAM CREDITS:
Editor-in-Chief: Prince Chenoa
Feature Editor & Writer: Taylor Winter Wilson (@taylorwinter)
