Pop singer-songwriter Molly Grace has released her debut album, Blush.
Currently on tour with the album, Molly Grace is gracing venues with her queer pop powerhouse presence. Molly Grace has been making a name for herself with her dazzling live shows and irrepressible queer joy and charisma.
To celebrate the album’s release, Molly Grace took the time to share some of her thoughts about the making of the album.
Blush is your debut album–how are you feeling about it?
It all feels so unreal, honestly. Making this album has been my everything for the last two years, and I am so in love with this project. It’s surreal to think that I won’t just be listening to audio files on my phone anymore. That being said, I am so beyond excited for everyone to hear the record. I’m so proud of every aspect of Blush, and I think my fans are going to love it.
What has the process been like putting it all together?
Putting together an album is a huge labour of love. You start by writing and writing and writing, then picking the best songs, then recording all of them, then doing all of the visuals and planning the marketing rollout. And, of course, touring in the meantime. It’s been a lot of hard work, but it is so rewarding to be pouring all of myself into something I love so much. It’s also been the most fun I’ve ever had.
You wrote the album between LA and Nashville–how do you find each city affects your music and writing?
I’ve absolutely adored the experience of travelling between cities to write this album. I think I hold onto the vivid storytelling of Nashville mixed with the infectious hooks & shimmering ear-candy production of LA.
The aesthetic for Blush is very showgirl-inspired–what made you go in this direction with it?
Life of a showgirl realness, truly! I am super inspired by burlesque, old Hollywood glamour, and musical theatre in my artistry. I was drawn to those aesthetics for the theatricality, glamour, and drama of them all. Blush is a really highly femme, playful, showy record & those aesthetics mirrored the album thematically.
You toured with Betty Who and did pride shows earlier this year–how was it?
All of those work opportunities were so much fun, I can’t even describe it. Headlining a tour is a lot of work and pressure–it was fun to be the opener and the unknown name on the festival lineup and get to win over new fans and meet so many people I wouldn’t have otherwise. I also brought my lovergirls on tour for the first time, which was SO much fun onstage and off.
You’re partnering with the Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation (ETAF) for your tour–can you tell me a bit about that?
I would love to! I’m partnering with LIFEBEAT & the ETAF, and this is the second tour we’ve worked on together. I’m thrilled to have them back! LIFEBEAT and ETAF do really meaningful work to provide support and resources on sexual health and HIV prevention. The people on their team are so kind and dedicated, and I’m so proud to partner with them.
