# “I Wanted To Get Away From Everything That Felt Too Familiar” CLASH Meets supermodel*

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/i-wanted-to-get-away-from-everything-that-felt-too-familiar-clash-meets-supermodel/
- Published: 2026-07-20T11:36:09+00:00
- Updated: 2026-07-20T22:13:54+00:00
- Original publisher: Clash
- Original article: https://www.clashmusic.com/features/i-wanted-to-get-away-from-everything-that-felt-too-familiar-clash-meets-supermodel/
- Topics: Americas, Art, Culture, Entertainment, Music, Research, Science, World

## Key points

- Frankie Beanie discusses new project supermodel* with Clash Magazine
- EP track references his time studying music in Liverpool
- Interview coincided with his first UK show in three years

## Summary

Clash Magazine sat down with Virginia-born artist and producer Frankie Beanie ahead of his headline show at Camden's Barfly, discussing his new project supermodel* and the eight-point manifesto that shaped it. Launched in 2025 after a turbulent attempt to break into the Los Angeles music scene, the project reflects Frankie's rejection of image-driven "vibes-based" artistry in favour of substance, a principle he says he had to consciously resist falling into himself after moving to LA.

The project's October 2025 EP, 'supermodel ep*', includes the standout track 'i used to live in england', a Streets-influenced song recalling his years studying at Liverpool's LIPA (Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts), complete with references to meal deals, rail travel and a semi-fictionalised anecdote about The 1975's Ross MacDonald. The Camden gig marked Frankie's first UK visit in three years since leaving; he also reflected on his path from Virginia to Liverpool, including his earlier band's signing to Liverpool label 3 Beat, which had a prior UMG arrangement and once signed Skepta.

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