Tessa Violet and Frances Forever "Play With Fire" in Sultry New Single


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Indie pop darling Tessa Violet brings her effervescent energy to a new rendition “Play With Fire." Teaming up with fellow alt-pop artist Frances Forever, who is currently opening for Violet as a part of her headlining 'MY GOD!' North American tour, the duo delivers a track that's equal parts heartfelt and tongue-in-cheek.

The single is a refreshing take on the flirty, fan-favorite track from her sophomore album MY GOD!, built around an infectious hook and the coy lyric, "Here I go again, taking back what I said / that I'm never gonna play with fire." The track is a charming ode to falling headfirst into a messy love affair. Both quippy and sultry, the single highlights Violet's effortless, captivating energy and clever wordplay. "I love Frances Forever's vibe!!" shares Violet about the single. "I really wanted a bridge for the song, and I was so happy when they sent it to me, and I loved it. I get it stuck in my head all the time, and it's fun to have another artist's perspective on the concept of playing with fire."

Forever delivers the track's closing verse, lending their ethereal alto vocals as they sing, "Gasoline, nicotine / touching everything bad for me," perfectly adding to the track's feeling of a euphoric chase towards a destructive end. "I'm such a big fan of Tessa and was an immediate fan of the song when I heard it," shared Forever. "When she asked me to feature, it was a no-brainer. Suchhhh a fun tune!"

This summer, Violet shared the MY GOD! LP, a follow-up to 2019's smash success Bad Ideas. Violet playfully integrates saccharine-sweet pop with a sharp, sultry edge, like sinking one’s teeth into sour candy. Her witty lyricism is a tantalizing tribute to female sexuality, burgeoning confidence, and the search for love that lasts. Arrayed with an assortment of pulsing, club-friendly hits, tracks such as the viral “YES MOM” have already captured the hearts of listeners. Far from being unidimensional, adding stripped-down, poignant tracks such as “Good Things Go Bad” and “When The Curtain Falls” is a testament to Violet's expressiveness and versatility as an artist.

Listen to "Play With Fire" below:

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