Review
Girl in Red, the indie music sensation also known as Marie Ulven, brought something fresh to the table with her debut album "If I Could Make It Go Quiet." The album came out in the spring of 2021 and marked a real shift in the artist's musical journey. Moving away from the bedroom pop vibes that first made us fall for her music, this album dips into a mix of indie rock, pop, and a touch of electronic — all while bringing her intensely personal lyrics to the forefront. Marie didn't hold back in exploring her own battles with mental health and the ups and downs of being young and figuring things out.
One of the things that truly stands out about this album is just how much Marie opens up to her listeners. Each song feels like a page from her diary, revealing a different shade of her personal experiences. Take "Apartment 402," which pairs deep reflection with haunting melodies, or "Serotonin," where the raw energy captures the chaos of the mind. Marie confronts the darker corners of her thoughts and, in doing so, invites us all to find some quiet in the noise. This album isn't just a playlist of tracks; it's a heartfelt declaration of who Marie is, and it speaks volumes to anyone who's ever been caught in the storm of their own mind. - Courtney
Artist Bio
girl in red is the stage name of Norwegian singer-songwriter Marie Ulven, who started releasing music in the late 2010s and quickly gained attention with her introspective indie-pop sound. Blending elements of pop, alternative, rock, and lo-fi, she’s known for candid lyrics about love, mental health, and identity. Her single "We Fell in Love in October" went viral, and she’s released notable projects like if I could make it go quiet (2021) and I'M DOING IT AGAIN BABY (2024). girl in red has toured internationally, including supporting Taylor Swift on The Eras Tour in 2023, and maintains creative control through her partnership with AWAL and her own label, World in Red. Fans of Clairo, Billie Eilish, and Beabadoobee may find her music especially appealing.
