Hong-Kong British artist mui zyu (Eva Liu) shares news of her upcoming sophomore LP, nothing or something to die for, out May 24 on Father/Daughter Records.
nothing or something to die for follows mui zyu’s debut LP, Rotten Bun for an Eggless Century, released last year. While mui zyu’s debut explored her heritage and the world within, nothing or something to die for expands into the outer world around her.
‘the mould’ is the lead single released alongside this exciting LP announcement. ‘the mould’ is mui zyu’s signature otherworldly and cinematic sound but elevated to the next level.
“’the mould’ is a frosted glacial sweetie about the many meanings of mould. Mould is very cool, and the right kind can give you super powers. Unfortunately though, it’s less than ideal to be squeezed in to a mould that doesn’t fit snuggly. So I’m at the bottom of the rotten jelly bowl trying to work out what mould is the good kind, and what is the bad kind, and maybe realising none of it really matters at all, as long as I can get out of this steep, slippery bowl. This also marks a new approach for my writing indicative of the whole record in a kind of anti-overture-y way.”
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The accompanying music video was directed by 3D artist and Dama Scout member Danny Grant.
mui zyu will be on tour in the UK and in the states at SXSW. Check out the dates below:
8 March – London, UK @ Rough Trade East (International Women’s Day Recommends show)
14 March – Austin, TX @ Empire Control Room Indoor Stage (FRIENDS:FOREVER presented by Jaded – 5:20pm)
14 March – Austin, TX @ Central Presbyterian Church (Audiofemme Official Showcase – TBD)
15 March – Austin, TX @ Bethell Hall (Father/Daughter + The Luna Collective Official Showcase – 11pm)
16 March – Austin, TX @ Downright Austin Backyard (British Music Embassy – 2:40pm)
17 May – Brighton, UK @ The Great Escape
14 June – Ipswich, UK @ Brighten the Corners
30 August – Dorset, UK @ End of the Road Festival
31 August – Manchester, UK @ Manchester Psych Fest
23 October – Birmingham, Sunflower Lounge
24 October – Glasgow, UK @ Glad Cafe
25 October – Newcastle, The Lubber Fiend
26 October – Leeds, UK @ Headrow House
28 October – Bristol, Rough Trade
31 October – London, UK @ King’s Place H2
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