MULAY

In the artist's words:

For Mulay, a song is never finished when it just sounds. Only when it also shows something - in images, movement, light - is it complete. The Berlin-based artist takes music a step further: as a total work of art that unites hearing and seeing, feeling and understanding. Her art is not a backdrop for emotions, it is the space in which these emotions can really breathe.

Mulay: Where sound ends and art begins

Mulay is a singer, songwriter and producer, but these three terms alone do not go far enough. What she creates cannot be easily categorized: Her music moves between experimental R&B, soulful trip hop and electronic soundscapes, always infused with a voice that sounds equally fragile and powerful. Comparisons with FKA twigs, SZA or Sevdaliza quickly come to mind, but if you listen more closely, you'll notice that Mulay sounds like herself above all.

She has been working with Grönland Records since 2021. Her first two concept EPs, ANTRACYTE (2021) and IVORY (2022), later released together on vinyl, already made it clear that someone with a clear artistic signature was at work here. Musikexpress dedicated a Radar feature to her, ZEITmagazin spoke of "soul music towards the future", and VOGUE listed her among the six up-and-coming female musicians to keep an eye on in 2023.

On Instagram and YouTube, she regularly provides insights into her world, between studio, stage and artistic process.

LAVENDER - the album she had to make

Her debut album LAVENDER, released on November 22, 2024, is not a planned project, it is a necessity. Twelve songs, created between Paris, London and Berlin, together with long-time companions such as Llucid and Novaa as well as French producers Elie Zylberman and Jules Minck. What was originally intended as a single developed in a creative maelstrom into a full album about toxic love, pain and, in the end, liberation.

LAVENDER is a heartbreak album that goes far beyond heartbreak. It begins with the moment of consciously turning away ("Ghosting You"), leads through the emotional delirium of a break-up ("White Room") and culminates in genuine self-awareness ("Kill The Lonely"). In the end, it's not a struggle, but a decision: to choose yourself instead of wanting to be chosen. The title "Tears Into Diamonds" perhaps sums up this transformation most aptly.

What makes LAVENDER special is that Mulay doesn't avoid a single uncomfortable truth. No vague metaphors, no soft-spoken formulations, instead direct, honest lyrics about anger, vulnerability and emancipation. Anger in particular, an emotion that is often socially denied to women, occupies a central place on this album.

When music becomes a performance

Even before LAVENDER was officially released, the first listeners experienced the album for what it really is: an audiovisual experience. As part of Berlin Art Week 2024, it was staged as a dance performance at Studio DB, with choreography, visual concepts and close collaboration with dancers, designers and art directors from Mulay's creative network.

This is not a marketing gimmick, but Mulay's artistic conviction: For her, live doesn't mean playing songs off the record. It means opening up a world and inviting the audience to live in it for a moment.

Mulay live - more than just a concert

When you experience Mulay live, you don't get a standard gig. Every performance is well thought out, every movement on stage part of a bigger picture. The energy that is created is hard to put into words, you have to be there. Once you've been there, you'll understand why their fan base is so loyal. So make a note of the date, get there early and be surprised.

Frequently asked questions about Mulay

1. which album should I listen to first?

LAVENDER (2024) is her most personal and ambitious work to date, an ideal introduction. If you want more, the double EPs ANTRACYTE/IVORY are the origin of her sound.

2. who has Mulay already worked with?

In production, she has worked with Llucid, Novaa, Elie Zylberman and Jules Minck, among others, a mix of long-time confidants and new creative impulses from Paris and Berlin.

3. is Mulay more of a musician or a performer?

Both, and that's the point. For Mulay, sound, image and movement are inseparable. Her shows are choreographed total works of art, not just concerts.

4. where can I get tickets for Mulay concerts?

You can find all current tour dates and ticket information right here, take a look and secure your place before they're gone.