girl in red Lets the World Know 'I’M DOING IT AGAIN BABY!' With Brand New Single "Too Much"
girl in red, indie popâs nominal head of queer anthems and autumn soundtracks, has announced her upcoming album IâM DOING IT AGAIN BABY! with a striking new single. âToo Muchâ catapults the artist into an exhilarating refresh, brightening the sound listeners already love.
The vocal sound of girl in red used to live in an organic world, verging on Florence + the Machine-style rawness. Sheâd lean into the candidness of underproducing, layering takes and burying them in the ambience of the track. Now, with âToo Much,â girl in redâs vocals are right at the forefront of the mix, adopting a cleaner, crisp pop sound. Although the slightly DIY sound is what listeners first knew and loved of the artist, girl in redâs voice glows in this context, glinting with an emotional range and playfulness weâve yet to hear.
Punctuated piano chords join the vocals, along with a driving bass that matches the heartbeat of the kick drum. Altogether, the track has an undeniable pulse, even with the all-too-familiar anxiety seeping from the lyrics. In the opening lyrics, girl in red sings, âDonât you just love / To kill the light in my eyes / To make me low when Iâm high.â She perfectly unfolds that gutting worry of being an annoyance to the ones you love, but keeps the overall energy lighthearted with the production. Cinematic hits accentuate the second verse, like sunny stabs of sound. There are even hints of emo as the track builds up, welcoming gang vocals and electric guitars into the bridge.
âToo Muchâ is truly a turning point for girl in red, whose indie hits have become a household staple. Sheâs swerving into a pop maturity that still honors the understated softness we loved in âwe fell in love in octoberâ and âgirls,â but signifies the career to come for the young artist.
Watch the "Too Much" video below: