"From her electrifying shows and upbeat tracks, Astrid has proven to be a pop powerhouse who’s always on the job, looking for inspiration for the next big tune" - V Magazine
“It's that intense moment when you just want everything to go away and you want to feel happy - when you're about to start crying and you're like, I'm not gonna cry. I'm not gonna cry. I'm not gonna cry. It's like that feeling.”
“I wrote it at a time that I was feeling very self-conscious, questioning everything I do and distancing myself from my friends and family. [...] I’m very excited to give it to all of you and hopefully it will make you want to make mistakes, call a friend to tell them that you’re having a bad day and need a drink or just GET UP AND DANCE!”
“During recent years I’ve learned that I am in control of my own career and destiny. For me, 'Marilyn Monroe' is about addressing these double standards, female empowerment and freedom.”
“After a break-up, I think a lot of people want to listen to empowering music and sometimes I find it hard to write about those vulnerable feelings where you want someone back [but] for me, being vulnerable is strengthening. It's my way to be strong”