By Haylee Dianne
Valleyview music duo Knixxen Out continues to grow its audience with a mix of melodic songs, personal storytelling, and independently produced music. The husband-and-wife pair, made up of K.O and Vixxen, recently released their newest single, Girl Like You.
The song focuses on themes of confidence, identity, and the pressure many women face when comparing themselves to others.
“‘Girl Like You’ explores how women perceive themselves, the pressure of comparison, and the struggle to feel confident in their own skin,” the duo said.
Knixxen Out first connected through music after a tattoo artist introduced K.O to a Tech N9ne cover Vixxen had posted on YouTube. What started as a studio collaboration eventually turned into both a musical partnership and a personal relationship.
“K.O invited her to come by the studio to make music, and what started as a collaboration quickly revealed both creative chemistry and a personal connection,” they explained. “Eventually it evolved into a partnership in both music and life.”
Growing up around Valleyview also shaped the way the pair approached music. Without a large local music scene nearby, they said they learned early on to create opportunities for themselves.
“There isn’t a huge music scene around here, so it taught us to be independent and build things ourselves,” they said. “A lot of our music reflects real-life experiences and emotions instead of trying to follow trends.”
The duo released their first collaborative album, Down This Road, in 2019. Since then, they have continued developing their sound while balancing the realities of working together creatively and personally.
“We both bring different perspectives creatively, and that helps the music feel more genuine,” they said. “Of course, there are moments where we disagree on ideas, but that usually pushes the songs to end up better.”
According to the pair, Girl Like You represents growth in both production and confidence compared to some of their earlier work.
“It feels more polished and confident than some of our earlier work,” they said. “We’ve gotten a lot more comfortable with our sound and the direction we take it in.”
As independent artists, Knixxen Out handles nearly every part of the process themselves, including recording, videos, promotion, and release planning. Find them at http://www.knixxenout.com/ and can also be found on YouTube, Spotify, iTunes, Apple Music, and social media @knixxenout.