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aka: Marie Ulven Ringheim
Based in: Norway
Based in: Oslo
Girl in Red is the stage name of Marie Ulven Ringheim, a Norwegian indie-pop singer, songwriter, and record producer. Born on February 16, 1999, in Horten, Norway, she rose to prominence in the late 2010s, gaining a significant following for her honest and heartfelt songwriting, which often deals with topics like mental health, love, and queer identity.
Early Life:
Marie Ulven grew up in Horten, a small town in Norway. She was raised by her mother, and her musical interests started developing in her teenage years. Initially, she wanted to be a teacher, but her passion for music grew as she learned to play guitar and started experimenting with music production. Marie began recording music in her bedroom using GarageBand, an approach that has remained integral to her lo-fi sound.
Her alias, Girl in Red, came from a casual conversation she had with a friend, where they used the phrase to describe a girl Marie had a crush on, and the name stuck as a way to express her identity and sexuality.
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Musical Career:
Marie started posting her music on SoundCloud in 2015, but her breakout came in 2018 with the single “i wanna be your girlfriend.” This track garnered significant attention online, particularly from the LGBTQ+ community, for its open expression of same-sex attraction. It quickly went viral on platforms like TikTok and YouTube, helping her gain a dedicated fan base.
Her music, typically categorized under the genres of indie pop, bedroom pop, and lo-fi, often explores intimate themes such as love, heartbreak, and mental health. Songs like “we fell in love in october” and “bad idea!“ continued her streak of viral hits, cementing her reputation as a voice for young LGBTQ+ individuals grappling with their emotions.
In 2021, she released her debut studio album, “if i could make it go quiet.” The album, which received widespread critical acclaim, showcased her growth as an artist, blending her signature lo-fi aesthetic with more polished production. Songs like “Serotonin” and “Midnight Love” deal with her struggles with mental health, including anxiety and intrusive thoughts, while maintaining her raw and vulnerable lyricism.
Ulven was an opening act on multiple shows of the U.S. leg of Taylor Swift‘s The Eras Tour (2023).
Musical Style and Influences:
Girl in Red‘s music draws heavily from her personal experiences, focusing on her inner emotional landscape. She has cited artists like Lorde, Taylor Swift, and Frank Ocean as influences. Her DIY approach to music production, where she writes, records, and produces her own tracks, has become a defining feature of her style.
Personal Life and Impact:
Marie Ulven has been an advocate for mental health awareness and LGBTQ+ rights. Her candid discussions about her own struggles with mental illness, including anxiety and depression, have resonated with many fans. In the early stages of her career, she often described her music as a way of coping with her emotions, and she continues to be a vocal proponent for using art as a form of self-expression and healing.
The phrase “Do you listen to Girl in Red?” has become a subtle way for people in the LGBTQ+ community, particularly young women, to ask if someone is interested in the same sex, reflecting the cultural impact she has had.
Recognition:
Girl in Red has been hailed as one of the voices of Gen Z and has received several nominations and awards. She was nominated for the 2020 Nordic Music Prize and recognized by music outlets such as NME, Billboard, and The New York Times for her role in shaping the future of indie music.
Her debut album was also longlisted for the 2021 Polaris Music Prize, and she continues to be featured in festivals and collaborations, building her status as a rising star in the indie music scene.
Discography Highlights:
- “i wanna be your girlfriend” (2018)
- “we fell in love in october” (2018)
- “bad idea!” (2019)
- “if i could make it go quiet” (2021) (Album)
- “Serotonin” (2021)
Girl in Red‘s authenticity and boldness in discussing queer love and mental health have established her as an important cultural figure for today’s youth. Her music continues to inspire and empower listeners worldwide.
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