Marie Ulven Ringheim is a Norwegian singer-songwriter and record producer, known for her indie pop project Girl in Red. Her early EPs Chapter 1 and Chapter 2 were recorded in her bedroom and feature songs about romance and mental health.
Girl In Red, also known as Marie Ulven Ringheim, is a Norwegian singer-songwriter and musician born in Oslo on February 18th, 1999. She began writing music when she was 15 and released her debut single “I Wanna Be Your Girlfriend” in 2018. Girl In Red has since become a cult phenomenon in the independent pop space and is now one of the most highly regarded up-and-coming artists in the industry. Her songs have garnered millions of streams on Spotify and YouTube, making her one of the most streamed female alternative artists today.
Girl In Red’s sound is characterized by dreamy guitar melodies, honest lyrics and a unique vocal delivery. Her style is often compared to that of Soccer Mommy, Clairo and Phoebe Bridgers. She has also been praised for her frank approach to topics like mental health, LGBTQIA+ rights and heartbreak – all themes she explores in her music.
In addition to her solo career, Girl In Red has collaborated with other artists such as beabadoobee on their song “Last Day On Earth” and Ruel on his track “say it over”. She has also toured extensively throughout Europe and North America in support of her debut album if i could make it go quiet which was released in April 2021.
<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">1995</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Girl In Red is Born</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">On December 15, 1995, Marie Ulven Ringheim is born in Norway.</p></div>
<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">2015</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Begins Writing Music</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">Marie begins writing music and records her first songs under the name Girl In Red.</p></div>
<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">2017</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Releases Debut EP</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">Girl In Red releases her debut EP Chapter 1 and begins to gain recognition for her work.</p></div>
<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">2018</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Signs Record Deal</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">Signs a record deal with AWAL and Warner Music Group.</p></div>
<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">2019</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Releases Debut Album</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">Girl In Red releases her debut album Red and begins to tour Europe.</p></div>
<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">2020</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Signed to Universal Music</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">Girl in Red signs a worldwide record deal with Universal Music.</p></div>
<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">2021</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Releases Sophomore Album</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">Girl In Red releases her sophomore album If I Could Make It Go Quiet.</p></div>
<div id="" class="whywelove-item"><h3 id="" class="whywelove-title"><span class="whywelove-leter">A.</span> She's an Impressive Songwriter</h3><p id="" class="whywelove-text">Girl In Red is an impressive songwriter. Her lyrics are honest, raw and often deal with topics such as depression and mental health. Her music has a unique sound that blends elements of pop, indie, and folk to create something truly special.</p></div>
<div id="" class="whywelove-item"><h3 id="" class="whywelove-title"><span class="whywelove-leter">B.</span> She's Inspiring</h3><p id="" class="whywelove-text">Girl In Red is inspiring for many reasons. She is a rising star in the music industry and her success shows that hard work and dedication can pay off. Additionally, she is a strong advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and an inspiration for anyone who feels different or misunderstood.</p></div>
<div id="" class="whywelove-item"><h3 id="" class="whywelove-title"><span class="whywelove-leter">C.</span> She's Fearless</h3><p id="" class="whywelove-text">Girl In Red is fearless. From her music to her fashion sense, she is unafraid to be herself. She refuses to conform to societal norms or trends and instead follows her own path, making her someone to look up to.</p></div>
<div id="" class="facts-item"><h3 id="" class="facts-title"><span class="facts-number">1.</span> First Artist to Reach 1 Billion Streams on Spotify</h3><p id="" class="facts-text">Girl In Red became the first artist to reach 1 billion streams on Spotify with her song “I Wanna Be Your Girlfriend”.</p></div>
<div id="" class="facts-item"><h3 id="" class="facts-title"><span class="facts-number">2.</span> Started Writing Music at Age 12</h3><p id="" class="facts-text">Marie Ulven, the singer behind Girl In Red, began writing music when she was just 12 years old.</p></div>
<div id="" class="facts-item"><h3 id="" class="facts-title"><span class="facts-number">3.</span> Released Debut EP in 2017</h3><p id="" class="facts-text">Girl In Red released her debut EP "Chapter 1" in 2017, featuring five original songs.</p></div>
<div id="" class="facts-item"><h3 id="" class="facts-title"><span class="facts-number">4.</span> Won International Pop Album of the Year</h3><p id="" class="facts-text">In 2019, Girl In Red won the Spellemann Award (the Norwegian equivalent of a Grammy) for International Pop Album of the Year.</p></div>
<div id="" class="facts-item"><h3 id="" class="facts-title"><span class="facts-number">5.</span> Featured on Netflix Series 'The Innocents'</h3><p id="" class="facts-text">Girl In Red's song "Sleepwalking" was featured on the Netflix series "The Innocents" in 2018.</p></div>