Mall Girl - Superstar
«Superstar», the debut record from Norwegian art-pop outfit Mall Girl, represents an exciting new chapter for the buzzed-about band.
The release follows a string of successful singles, including their 2018 track “Slay Queen,” which introduced them as an act to watch in the alt-pop arena. The chaotic year of 2020 brought a string of infectious, vibey singles, including “My Sweet Mall Girl” and the fierce “Bad Girl."
Members Iver Armand Tandsether, Hannah Veslemøy Narvesen, Eskild Myrvoll and Bethany Forseth-Reichberg were forced to get creative when the pandemic hit, sidelining best-laid plans to flesh out some songs before heading into the studio together.
“Whatever direction they choose to follow, there is a real feeling that Mall Girl are a band at the beginning of something”
While others put their creative endeavors on hold during the pandemic, Mall Girl opted to try something different. Many of the songs on «Superstar» were tracks that the band regularly performed, but they wanted to seize the opportunity to evolve their sound even more.
This experimental shift in their creative process led to the creation of songs bursting with infectious hooks, hypnotizing grooves and punchy lyrics. It brings all of the edginess from their previously releases, just through a slightly different lens.
Recorded at Studio Paradiso in Oslo with longtime collaborator Marcus Forsgren, «Superstar» runs the gamut of emotions and moments of reflection on our fleeting experiences. “Feel Like Crying,” the first song Mall Girl ever wrote together, taps into the overwhelming question of where we all belong in the universe. “Machine Gun Mystery” dives into a darker realm, presenting an alter ego we all wrestle with, who thrives on power. The beautiful chaos of love is at the center of “You And I,” while “Dance Alone” highlights just how much can be said through a wave of silence.
As a whole, «Superstar» finds Mall Girl fully realized, with a fresh perspective that positions them as one of pop’s most intriguing new acts.
INFO
Mall Girl - Superstar
Art. no: JANSEN129
Release date: April 29th, 2022
Tracklist:
1. Pink NASA
2. Lilies’ Dew
3. Bubbly Cool Drink
4. Feel Like Crying
5. Dance Alone
6. Close My Eyes
7. Bachtap
8. Poolside Person
9. Think About It
10. For Hannah
11. Machine Gun Mystery
12. Slush
13. See My Soul
14. You And I
SINGLES
Bubbly Cool Drink - released October 29th, 2021
Bachtap - released December 10th, 2021
For Hannah - released February 4th, 2022
Poolside Person - released March 2nd, 2022
Lilies’ Dew - released April 1st, 2022
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«Superstar»
«It makes for a group with a unique sound, and Superstar is a rewarding listen»
– PopMatters
Photo by Jonathan Vivaas Kise
