Molly Frances renounces age-old gender roles with her latest single “Method Acting”

Molly Frances: I wrote it with two of my close friends and co-writers in Nashville. I was in this very serious relationship at a young age, and kind of went through a whole identity crisis. I knew going to Target and baking cookies wasn't what I wanted to do with my life. I got really comfortable, which is how this song came about. It was liberating to write it and know that time of my life was an era, but I’m out of it now.

MF: I usually start with a concept by myself. If I’m co-writing, I’ll bring a verse or a chorus that I’ve started. I usually write with my guitar in bed, in my PJs. I write mostly by myself, and when I do co-write, it’s with people who are already my close friends. I'm bad at being vulnerable around just anyone. So I write lyrics first, or I play guitar and mumble. Recently, I've been doing more on my laptop, just free writing a bunch of lyrics, and then I'll see what sticks from there.

MF: Annika Bennett, big time. I love her. I love singer-songwriters with big pop production. I listened to a ton of Indigo de Souza for the more grungy stuff. And then Matt Maltese for the opposite end of the spectrum. Great lyrics and tons of harmonies are my bread and butter; I love a real vocal arranger.

MF: Honestly, I'm really into Substack and Patreon right now.

MF: I've just trying to find other avenues to promote [my art]. I know it is important, but I still feel so limited to TikTok. No platforms compare to it right now. The algorithm pushes you to a new audience in a way Instagram definitely doesn't. I don't know, I'm trying to just exist more online.

MF: It's definitely the most “me” project I have ever made. I've spent a long time trying to dial that in, and now I'm just embracing my pop energy. I love sad lyrics with happy music, it's my jam. So that should be your jam too, and that’s why you should listen to the EP! The songs may be devastating, but I like them. They’re easy listens I think.

MF: There's a song on it called “Bullseye”. It's a very early 20’s “What am I doing with my life?” kind of song. I've been listening to my own mixes, and they make me feel better, so the hope is someone else will feel the same.

MF: I shouldn't say when my EP actually comes out, but I do have one more single dropping before then! And of course just the live shows. There may or may not be an EP release show happening in NYC too.. so you’ll have to stay tuned for details on that.

MF: I think sometimes just with the nature of [the industry], doing everything yourself can suck, but you gotta try. Being a graphic designer, a producer, promoter and doing it all at once. Honestly, I've kind of learned to enjoy doing everything [myself]; it's all part of the vision. If you make everything on your own, then you can really dial in on what you want, and you don't have everyone else’s opinions coming in.

MF: With this song [“Method Acting’], I really felt like I was in that situation by myself. I did not think this was a relatable thing. It felt like everyone else in their 20’s were just having a silly little time, while I was stuck feeling like a housewife. Then once I started posting about it, all these people were in my DMs sharing long stories about how they were feeling the same way, wanting to get out and move to New York. And that's what it's all about, right? It’s just so gratifying and awesome to get that response from people.

Thank you!