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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