girli Channels Her Inner Marilyn Monroe in Latest Single “2 Year Itch”
ANNOUNCES ‘MATRIARCHY’: QUEEN EDITION’ DELUXE VERSION OF LATEST ALBUM
(RELEASE DATE: NOVEMBER 8TH, 2024)
US Tour Kicks Off This Winter - Tickets On Sale September 27th
“For anyone dealing with the harsh realities of learning to be an adult, Matriarchy is absolutely essential.” - Billboard
“girli’s got an alt-pop hit on her hands with her latest release, which might as well serve as the score to an ‘80s teen comedy about ex-girlfriends, sapphic love triangles, and self-love.” - THE FADER
"Lyrically, the record is girli’s most personal and unflinchingly honest work yet." - BUST Mag
“"...Matriarchy is a glittery, electro-pop banger that begs to be played at maximum volume" - BUST Mag
September 25th (New York, NY) — Today, alt-pop innovator girli returns with new single ‘2 Year Itch’ – the lead track from the deluxe edition of her 2024 boundary defying album Matriarchy. Matriarchy: Queen Edition is a bright, evocative, and insightful record that sees the celebrated, multi-faceted artist take the reins with full creative control and is available on November 8th.
Inspired by the Marilyn Monroe film ‘7 Year Itch’, ‘2 Year Itch’ is a tribute to relationship commitment and finding the one person who alters the way that you think about long-term relationships. Brimming with introspection, the track feels futuristic as well as nostalgic, with hints of mellow mid-00’s electronic running through it.
In her own words, girli explains: “I wrote ‘2 Year Itch’ about my fear of commitment. For a long time, all my relationships seemed to end after two years, but then I met someone who changed that, making my fear of long-term love disappear. I wanted to reference the 7 Year Itch because I connected with that idea—just on a smaller scale.”
Listen to “2 Year Itch” HERE
In addition to the new single, girli will make her much awaited return to the US for her tour this winter with dates in major cities such as Boston, Brooklyn, and Los Angeles. Fan pre-sale tickets are on sale September 26th, which fans can access if they sign up to the mailing list and/or Discord. Tickets are on sale September 27th. Ticket link HERE
girli US Tour Dates:
Tuesday, Dec 3 — Boston, MA @ The Sinclair
Wednesday, Dec 4 — Brooklyn, NY @ Music Hall of Williamsburg
Thursday, Dec 5 — Philadelphia, PA @ Underground Arts
Saturday, Dec 7 — Chicago, IL @ Empty Bottle
Sunday, Dec 8 — St. Paul, MN @ Turf Club
Tuesday, Dec 10 — Santa Ana, CA @ Constellation Room
Wednesday, Dec 11 — Los Angeles, CA @ Echoplex
Thursday, Dec 12 — San Francisco, CA @ The Independent
Saturday, Dec 14 — Portland, OR @ Holocene
Sunday, Dec 15 — Seattle, WA @ Madame Lou’s at The Crocodile
Her sophomore album “Matriarchy” is an exploration of queer identity and womanhood, cementing girli as a leading voice in the LGBTQIA+ community. Recently named one of GRAMMY.com’s 2024 Rising LGBTQIA+ Artists, girli continues to expand her influence on the alt-pop landscape. Praised by The Fader, AS IF Magazine, Bust Magazine, and Billboard staying “..Matriarchy is absolutely essential.” The album includes standout tracks like “Crush Me Up”—a vivid ode to infatuation—and the post-breakup anthem “Nothing Hurts Like a Girl.” The title track, “Matriarchy,” serves as a fearless rallying cry, showcasing girli unfiltered expression of empowerment and vulnerability.
Earlier this year girli also recently launched her unique interactive online experience the girliverse, allowing special insights into the world of Matriarchy and some of girli’s favorite music and cultural references. From a library room containing books that girli is currently reading, to pictures of some of her favorite LGBTQIA+ figures adorning the walls, the girliverse offers a truly unique experience for fans to engage with girli like no other.
Beyond music, girli has long used her platform to spark conversations on feminism, sexuality, identity, and mental health, boldly addressing topics often left unspoken. Her commitment to representation and inclusivity remains at the heart of her artistry as she continues to rewrite the rules for a new generation of alt-pop.
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ABOUT GIRLI
Amelia Toomey, professionally known as girli , is a London-born singer-songwriter whose genre-blending music confronts themes of female empowerment, queer relationships, and mental health. She released her debut album, “Odd One Out,” in 2019, and has since gained widespread attention with hits like “More Than a Friend,” which has garnered over 53 million streams on Spotify. girli has performed at the SXSW Music Festival and was named one of People Magazine’s “Emerging Artists to Watch” in 2023.
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