Frances Forever

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Frances Forever
Bedroom pop[1]
  • Indie pop[2]
  • Instrument(s)
    • Vocals
    • piano
    • guitar
    Years active2018–present
    Labels

    Frances Garrett (born June 17, 1999),[2][3] known professionally as Frances Forever, is an American singer-songwriter. They are best known for their song "Space Girl", which became a viral hit on TikTok in 2020.

    Early life

    Frances Garrett grew up outside of Baltimore and was homeschooled as a child. They started playing piano at six years old and began writing songs as a teenager. A summer intensive at Berklee College of Music convinced them to pursue music professionally.[1] They chose the stage name "Frances Forever" as a play on their first name and as an homage to the song "Francis Forever" by Mitski.[4]

    Career

    Garrett began their career with the release of their first

    bedroom pop of peers like Sidney Gish and Clairo, cheerful-sounding ditties that belie more complicated emotions: sadness, longing, resentment".[4] Garrett also went on to perform a headlining slot at WBUR's CityScape event on August 23, 2019.[1]

    "Space Girl" was officially released as a single on March 27, 2020, and became a viral hit through

    Hot Alternative Songs chart.[7] On December 16, 2020, Garrett was officially signed to Mom + Pop Music.[2] A remix of "Space Girl" featuring Chloe Moriondo was released on January 29, 2021.[8] A music video for the song was released on March 3, 2021, followed by the release of their second EP Paranoia Party on July 9, 2021.[5][9] In a August 2021 Dork interview, Garrett cited Taylor Swift as their musical inspiration, and that they grew up with Swift's music.[10]

    Personal life

    Garrett is

    ADHD as an adult.[5] In 2021, Garrett earned a degree in music and music technology from Clark University.[1]

    Discography

    Extended plays

    Title Details
    Pockets[4][5]
    Paranoia Party
    • Released: July 9, 2021
    • Label: Mom + Pop
    • Format: Vinyl, CD, digital download, streaming

    Singles

    As lead artist

    Title Year Peak chart positions Album
    US
    Alt
    [12]
    US
    Rock

    [13]
    "Frankenstein Wannabe"[14] 2019 Non-album single
    "Slow Down!"[15]
    (with Matty Sun)
    "Space Girl"[6][8]
    (solo or featuring Chloe Moriondo)
    2020 23 27 Paranoia Party
    "Paranoia Party" 2021
    "Certified Fool" TBA

    As featured artist

    Title Year Album/EP Ref.
    "Could This Be Us"
    (Ash Always featuring Frances Forever)
    2018 Non-album single
    "Get Through"
    (Simon Safran featuring Frances Forever)
    2020
    EP

    References

    1. ^ a b c d e Mason, Amelia (August 19, 2019). "In Sad Songs With Happy Melodies, Frances Forever Captures The Uncertainty Of Young Adulthood". WBUR. Retrieved January 29, 2021.
    2. ^ a b c d "Frances Forever Joins the Mom + Pop Family". momandpopmusic.com. December 16, 2020. Retrieved January 29, 2021.
    3. ^ "frances on Twitter: "it was my birthday yesterday"". Twitter. Retrieved March 3, 2021.
    4. ^ a b c d Mason, Amelia (July 29, 2019). "Announcing Our Favorite Tiny Desk Contest Entry From Mass.: Frances Forever". WBUR. Retrieved January 29, 2021.
    5. ^ a b c d Uitti, Jacob (March 3, 2021). "Frances Forever Adds a Lighter Tone to New Music". American Songwriter. Retrieved March 3, 2021.
    6. ^ a b "Space Girl by Frances Forever". Apple Music. Retrieved January 29, 2021.
    7. ^ "Billboard Charts on Twitter: "Debuts on this week's #HotAlternativeSongs chart: #15, @yungblud ft. @machinegunkelly Acting Like That #23, @frances_4ever Space Girl"". Twitter. Retrieved January 29, 2021.
    8. ^ a b Murray, Robin (January 29, 2021). "Frances Forever Re-Works Astrology Bop 'Space Girl'". Clash. Retrieved January 29, 2021.
    9. ^ paranoia party - EP by Frances Forever, July 9, 2021, retrieved March 4, 2023
    10. ^ Young, Martyn (August 9, 2021). "Frances Forever: "I had to make a project to really show people what I can do"". Dork. Retrieved August 9, 2021.
    11. ^ "Frances Forever on Instagram". Instagram. Archived from the original on December 26, 2021. Retrieved January 29, 2021.
    12. ^ "Hot Alternative Songs - December 19, 2020". Billboard. Retrieved March 9, 2021.
    13. ^ "Rock & Alternative Songs - March 13, 2021". Billboard. Retrieved March 9, 2021.
    14. ^ "Frankenstein Wannabe - Single by Frances Forever". Apple Music. Retrieved January 29, 2021.
    15. ^ "Slow Down! - Single by Frances Forever". Apple Music. Retrieved January 29, 2021.
    16. ^ "could this be us (featuring Frances Forever) - Single by ash always". Apple Music. Retrieved January 29, 2021.
    17. ^ "Get Through (featuring Frances Forever) - Single by Simon Safran". Apple Music. Retrieved September 4, 2020.