Girl Ultra has dropped new single “blush.” The track is joined by a visualizer directed by Cole Santiago. “blush” is the title track off will be released on 12th July on Big Dada / Ninja Tune. The track was inspired by artists including Thom Yorke and Four Tet, incorporating gritty textured synths.

blush pays homage to the eclectic sounds of the early 2000s, seamlessly blending elements of club, rock, and garage music. It was produced by Girl Ultra in intimate collaboration with her close friends Sam Katz and Kiddie. The songs seamlessly blend elements of dry, clean vocals, resonant acoustic guitars, and pulsating drums with an infectious club-inspired flair.

“The album was recorded on a very rainy day in Mexico City. “blush” is a song about makeup on my cheeks, making myself blush for a second encounter with somebody,” explains Mariana de Miguel aka Girl Ultra. “For the video I really wanted to dive into my female gaze and portray a more sexual me in a suggestive way bringing up subtle but fantastic elements such as the anime-esque blushing cheeks. Working with Cole Santiago for the third time, we always find an amazing space for collaborating and I admire her way to find visual sensations within the core of a song”.

.Speaking more on the video Director Cole Santiago says:

“When Mariana and I first talked about this video, we knew that we wanted to explore that feeling of having a crush, early flirtation and fantasy. I loved exploring masculinity and sexuality through a soft girlish lens. We had a great group of guys who really played into that flirty coyness that we wanted to capture. Every time Mariana and I have worked together, we’re super inspired by the simplicity and effortless cool of nineties videos—PJ Harvey, Fiona Apple, Everything but the Girl. Listening to Blush immediately brought that vibe to mind”

Girl Ultra 2024 Tour Dates

Sept 27 – The Eastern – Atlanta, GA †
Sept 28 – Rabbit Rabbit – Asheville, NC †
Sept 29 – The Ritz – Raleigh, NC †
Oct 1 – Franklin Music Hall – Philadelphia, PA †
Oct 2 – Roadrunner – Boston, MA †
Oct 3 – The Anthem – Washington, DC †
Oct 4 – Terminal 5 – New York, NY †
Oct 7 – MTELUS – Montreal, QC †
Oct 9 – HISTORY – Toronto, ON †
Oct 10 – MegaCorp Pavilion – Newport, KY †
Oct 11 – Royal Oak Music Hall – Detroit, MI †
Oct 12 – Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom – Chicago, IL †
Oct 14 – Palace Theater – Minneapolis, MN †
Oct 15 – The Midland Theater – Kansas City, MO †
Oct 16 – Steelhouse Omaha – Omaha, NE †
Oct 18 – The Mission Ballroom – Denver, CO †

† opening for Chromeo & The Midnight

Pre-order Blush by girl ultra HERE