Meg Smith’s “Girls Just Wanna Be Famous” Gets a Glittery Upgrade with Molly Grace & MARIS for “Girls Just Wanna Be Famous (er) And.. It Is A Work Of Art

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We recently had the phenomenal opportunity, to check out the electrified new version of Meg Smith’s fan-favorite single “Girls Just Wanna Be Famous”, released through Artist House. Meg, has teamed up with fellow pop powerhouses , Molly Grace, and MARIS. And… it is absolutely amazing!!

You can listen to “Girls Just Wanna Be Famous (er) Here

First released earlier this year, “Girls Just Wanna Be Famous” became an underground anthem – a sparkling, theatrical ode to ambition, stardom, and feminine chaos. Now reimagined with Molly and MARIS, the new version takes on fresh life with three bold voices and a shared sense of tongue-in-cheek honesty. It’s maximalist, emotional, and infectious, the kind of pop song that makes you want to laugh and choreograph a performance in your bedroom mirror.

The second we finished writing ‘Girls Just Wanna Be Famous’, I knew I wanted Molly & Maris to feature on the remix,” says Meg. “This song is a love letter to every girl who’s dreamed of their name in lights and I’m so inspired by Molly and Maris’ hard work and talent. We had so much fun working on this remix!

MARIS, the genre-bending pop star known for her glittery synths and cosmic storytelling, wrote and recorded her verse remotely after Meg reached out via Instagram. 

“’Girls Just Wanna Be Famous(er)’ feels like both a celebration and a lament for the path of a creative girl who really just wants to connect with people,” MARIS says. “Meg literally just DM’d me on Instagram and asked if I would be down to write a verse, which I was so excited about because I already loved the song so much! I ended up writing a verse in one sitting and recorded the vocals in my home studio. Seeing everything come to life has been so fun and beautiful, and I’m honored to be on a song with such stunning pop icons!! ❤ I am a Meg Smith and Molly Grace stan forever.”

Molly Grace, whose disco-drenched alt-pop and powerhouse vocals have made her one of the genre’s rising stars, delivers a fiery new verse and irresistible energy to the rework. Already a close collaborator of Meg’s, this marks their first official release together.

Alongside the release, Meg also announces she’ll be joining Molly Grace on her upcoming ‘Blush’ Tour as direct support, kicking off October 10 in Chicago, hitting 25 major cities across North America, and wrapping up November 17 in Los Angeles.

We are absolutely over the moon about the extraordinary remix “Girls Just Wanna Be Famous (er) from Meg Smith, Featuring Molly Grace & MARIS

Meg Smith ‘Blush’ Tour Dates:

October 10 – Chicago, IL – Lincoln Hall

October 11 – Minneapolis, MN – 7th Street Entry 

October 12 – Milwaukee, WI – Shank Hall

October 14 – Columbus, OH – Ace of Cups

October 15 – Ferndale, MI – The Loving Touch

October 17 – Toronto, ON – Velvet Underground

October 18 – Albany, NY – Lark Hall

October 19 – Boston, MA – Paradise Rock Club

October 21 – New York, NY – Bowery Ballroom

October 23 – Philadelphia, PA – Brooklyn Bowl Philly

October 24 – Carrboro, NC – Cat’s Cradle

October 25 – Asheville, NC – Asheville Music Hall

October 26 – Columbia, SC – New Brookland Tavern

October 28 – Orlando, FL – The Social

October 29 – Atlanta, GA – The Loft

October 30 – Nashville, TN – The Basement East

November 5 – St. Louis, MO – Old Rock House

November 7 – Dallas, TV – Club Dada

November 8 – Austin, TX – 3TEN

November 9 – Houston, TX – House of Blues Houston 

November 11 – Kansas City, MO – Encore at Uptown

November 13 – Denver, CO – Marquis Theater

November 14 – Salt Lake City, UT – Kilby Court 

November 16 – Phoenix, AZ – Valley Bar

November 17 – West Hollywood, CA – The Roxy Theatre

TOUR TICKETS Here

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