girl in red

• From: Horten, Norway
• Related Artists: Phoebe Bridgers, Ella Vos, LÉON

Norwegian pop songstress Marie Ulven is unapologetically shaking up the indie pop scene with a tender take on the quandaries of youth. Known by the moniker girl in red, she made a stunning debut with her 2018 single, "i wanna be your girlfriend." Since then, she released her chapter 1 EP in addition to her most recent single "watch you sleep." Not to mention, she toured with clairo in the fall of 2018 and is set to open for Conan Gray across the US for his upcoming tour. Not a bad start if you ask us.

A fiercely outspoken member of the LGBTQ community, girl in red discusses her sexuality with a soft touch. Her sound is sugary, complete with ethereal vocals and simple bedroom pop-style production. The 19-year-old has a modest demeanor despite her recent successes, making her all the more likable. Touching on topics of unrequited love, firsts of youth and seasonal depression, girl in red is indubitably one to watch. Keep your eye out for her upcoming tour with Conan Gray and give her chapter 1 EP a listen in the meantime.