Unapologetic. Unfiltered. Unpretty.
Country roots, & an alt rock soul, Payton Joy is breaking all the rules, bringing cathartic healing with her Pop-Rock music.
Meet Payton Joy.
Who I Am.
I’m the girl who found music after spending her whole life feeling like an outsider. I’m the girl who started writing songs because it was cheaper than therapy. I'm real and imperfect. I want every person who comes to one of my shows or listens to one of my songs to be feel validated, seen, happier, and lighter afterward. I strongly belie
I’m the girl who found music after spending her whole life feeling like an outsider. I’m the girl who started writing songs because it was cheaper than therapy. I'm real and imperfect. I want every person who comes to one of my shows or listens to one of my songs to be feel validated, seen, happier, and lighter afterward. I strongly believe in the healing power of music and the empowerment it can bring.
Breaking barriers.
My music is my diary, written with raw, emotional honesty. Imagine if Alanis Morissette and Zach Bryan had a baby, and then Billie Eilish taught it how to write songs, and you'd get a taste of my vibe. I'm a pop-rock artist with influences from all across the board, from 90's alt to country, to pop.
Some of my originals include "The You
My music is my diary, written with raw, emotional honesty. Imagine if Alanis Morissette and Zach Bryan had a baby, and then Billie Eilish taught it how to write songs, and you'd get a taste of my vibe. I'm a pop-rock artist with influences from all across the board, from 90's alt to country, to pop.
Some of my originals include "The Youngest Woman (Who Ever Lived)", "hope ur happy", "Good Riddance", "Annabelle", "shut me out", "Not Lonely (Just Alone)", "Wall Street Wolf" and "Right Where You Left Me".
The Joyride.
The Joyride.
With inspirations like Gwen Stefani and Olivia Rodrigo, I bring all the energy to my live shows. I perform solo acoustic sets, and I also have best backing band to light the stage up with.
Currently I am bringing fans to their feet around Northwest Arkansas, but I have performed everywhere from California to New York. All my gigs are on B
With inspirations like Gwen Stefani and Olivia Rodrigo, I bring all the energy to my live shows. I perform solo acoustic sets, and I also have best backing band to light the stage up with.
Currently I am bringing fans to their feet around Northwest Arkansas, but I have performed everywhere from California to New York. All my gigs are on Bands in Town, and on FB events calendar. Want me to come to you? Hit me up with favorite venue and I'll reach out to them for booking!
All Social Media sites are @paytonjoyofficial.
Good Riddance
Set your boundaries and let me help you get that toxic person out of your life with "Good Riddance".
Help me out as an independent artist by:
1) Playing my song all the way through
2) Like it
3) Follow me
4) Create playlists with my song in with your favorite music and 5) SHARE with anyone and everyone!
This song is explicit. There is also a clean radio edit for those who would prefer, so make sure you're clicking on the song you want.
Official Music Video
The end of the white shirt.
So grateful for videographer Colin Sanders. He once again nailed my vision with this music video for "Good Riddance". This song isn't just for me, it's also for you. Shout it out and sing along.
Official Music Video
It's here... I am the youngest woman, who ever lived.
Thanks to everyone who came out to Downtown Bentonville and the Bentonville Taproom to film this gem. And thank you to Colin Sanders for nailing my vision!
Official Music Video
"hope ur happy" is layered with so many emotions and videographer Colin Sanders helped me nail it once again.
This one was filmed Downtown Fayetteville and at the legendary George's Majestic Lounge. Special thanks to my actors Jayden G. and Sam Calden.
Special Edition Merch.
Bring a couple extra bucks to a gig to grab some merch.
These limited edition "Good Riddance" cotton tote bags are $20 at a show.
Lighters: $3.00 : Drink Coozie: $5.00 : Personal Fan: $3.00
T-shirts : $25.00
And as always - stickers are free.
So grab your favorite and spread the joy.
Tote bags, T-Shirts, Fans, and Coozies can all be shipped. Simply add another $5 to your order and add your shipping address in the notes on your Venmo payment.
I have a limited release of t-shirts "Cry It Out, then burn it down"! They are Comfort Colors shirt in the color pepper. I still have sizes S, M, L, and XL. We can all be the Phoenix rising from the ashes!
I host a monthly Open Mic Night!
Join me Downtown Bentonville, on the square, at Bentonville Taproom, now on the first Wednesday of every month from 7pm-9pm as I host the Open Mic night. All artists are welcome! Musicians, come play 3 songs. Comedians/Poets, do a12 minute set. A big thanks to Charles and Bentonville Taproom for their continued support of local live music!
