Girl In Red has returned, tantalizing her fans with the tantalizing promise of a new track that she’s already hailing as “the song of the summer”. In a vibrant Instagram post, Marie Ulven shared a video of herself dancing energetically to an unreleased song with the caption, “Woow did I just make the song of the summer, I think so.”
The lyrics of the new song exhibit Girl In Red’s distinctive introspective and truthful style, with lines like “You think I’m weird when I get too excited,” and “I think it’s weird how you’re so empty-minded”. It’s unmistakable that her music continues to entrance listeners with its relatable and thought-provoking content.
Last summer, while performing at London’s All Points East, Marie boldly proclaimed, “This is just the beginning. I’m finishing the best album ever made.” But the process hasn’t been without its challenges. In a more vulnerable moment, she expressed the pressure she feels to create music that meets her own high standards. She confessed, “Do you know how hard it is to write music? I’m very much in the world of creating my second album right now. It’s getting very close, but it’s also very stressful because I’m worried it’s not good enough.”
In addition to her own experiences, Marie has drawn inspiration from touring with legendary artists like Taylor Swift. Reflecting on these moments, she admitted, “I’d never even been to a stadium before, so just stepping into those spaces that are so big and so American pop culture, it was just insane. It definitely made me want to reach for those places.” She even looks up to Swift as a role model of professionalism, adopting the mantra: “What Would Taylor Do?”
As she prepares for her upcoming album, Girl In Red promises a diverse mix of tracks. She explained, “It’s still a very eclectic record. The first one was all over the place, and some people said that was my weakness, but absolutely not. All those songs had strong identities, and I’m doing the same thing on this record.” Fans can expect a wide range of sounds and themes that showcase Girl In Red’s versatility and creativity.
Before this highly-anticipated comeback, Girl In Red’s most recent musical collaboration was on ‘October Passed Me By’, a track she worked on with Aaron Dessner of The National. This followed the success of her 2021 debut album, ‘If I Could Make It Go Quiet’, solidifying her as a rising star in the music industry.
With each new tidbit of information, Girl In Red continues to build excitement for her return to the music scene, leaving fans eager for what promises to be an epic comeback. If history is any indication, we can expect another round of infectious melodies and heartfelt lyrics that will captivate listeners everywhere. So get ready to turn up the volume and dance along because Girl In Red is here to make 2024 the summer of anthems!
