AceShowbiz - Fans have voted KATSEYE’s latest single, Pinky Up, as the favorite new music release of the week in a poll published by Billboard on April 10, 2026. The track secured 50% of the votes by the poll’s close on Sunday, outperforming other notable releases from artists like Lady Gaga and Doechii, Tiny Habits, and The Strokes.

This high-energy, hyper-pop song marks the first release from the five-piece group during the hiatus of member Manon. The track was written by Justin Tranter and produced by dwilly, “hitman” bang, and FRANTS. Accompanying the release was a vibrant, dance-ready music video directed by Bardia Zeinali, which has added to the song’s growing popularity.

KATSEYE also debuted Pinky Up live at the Coachella festival on Friday night, April 11, 2026, where they performed to an enthusiastic crowd. Daniela Avanzini expressed excitement following the performance, telling Billboard, "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."

Megan Skiendiel shared her thoughts on the track’s impact, saying, "I think it's one of our favorites. It's very hard-hitting, something that makes us feel confident. I think it's probably pretty high up there."

Other new music in the poll included Lady Gaga and Doechii’s collaboration “Runway,” which earned 12% of the vote, and Tiny Habits’ “Right in Front of Me,” which received 10%. Despite strong competition, KATSEYE’s Pinky Up stood out as the clear favorite among listeners this week.

The group’s rising momentum is also reflected in their recent appearances, including their highly praised performance at the Interscope and Capitol Records Coachella Party 2026 held on April 11 in Palm Springs, California. Attendees included Sophia Laforteza, Daniela Avanzini, Megan Skiendiel, and Lara Raj, all members of KATSEYE.

As fans continue to embrace the song, KATSEYE is poised for further success with this dynamic release and their growing presence on the festival circuit. For now, Pinky Up remains the standout track capturing the attention of music listeners worldwide this week.