KATSEYE’s Pinky Up Tops Billboard Fan-Voted Music Poll
- The global girl group KATSEYE has secured the top position in a Billboard fan-voted music poll for the week ending April 12, 2026, with their new single Pinky...
- Listeners participated in the poll, which was published on April 10, 2026, to determine the favorite new music release of the week.
- The single faced competition from several high-profile artists and new releases.
The global girl group KATSEYE has secured the top position in a Billboard fan-voted music poll for the week ending April 12, 2026, with their new single Pinky Up
.
Listeners participated in the poll, which was published on April 10, 2026, to determine the favorite new music release of the week. By the time the voting closed on Sunday, April 12, 2026, KATSEYE had earned 50% of the total vote.
The single faced competition from several high-profile artists and new releases. Among the tracks trailing Pinky Up
were Runway
by Lady Gaga and Doechii, which received 12% of the vote, and Right in Front of Me
by Tiny Habits, which earned 10%. New music from The Strokes was also featured in the poll during the same period.
Production and Creative Direction
Described as a high-energy, hyper-pop anthem, Pinky Up
was written by Justin Tranter. The production team for the track included dwilly, hitman
bang, and FRANTS.
The song was released alongside a choreography-heavy, dance-ready music video. The visual component of the release was directed by Bardia Zeinali.
This release marks a specific milestone for the group, as This proves the first musical offering released while group member Manon is on hiatus.
Coachella Live Debut
KATSEYE performed Pinky Up
live for the first time on Friday, April 10, 2026, during their appearance at the Coachella festival in Indio, California.
Speaking to Billboard on Saturday, April 11, 2026, group member Daniela expressed high enthusiasm for the track and its debut performance.
Daniela
We absolutely love, love, love the song. To perform it for the very first time, debut it at Coachella, was fire. I looked back at the videos and I was like, ‘Guys, we ate that.’ Especially the dance break. The crowd went wild.
Member Megan also commented on the nature of the song, stating that it is one of the group’s favorites because it is hard-hitting
and provides a sense of confidence during performance.
Following the festival performances, group members Sophia Laforteza, Daniela Avanzini, Megan Skiendiel, and Lara Raj attended the Interscope and Capitol Records Coachella Party on April 11, 2026, in Palm Springs, California.