Mui Zyu – Nothing Or Something To Die For
Today, Hong Kong, London-based artist mui zyu, experimental pop project of Eva Liu, announces the anticipated sophomore album, nothing or something to die for, out May, 24, 2024 via Father/Daughter Records.
She also shares lead-single “the mould,” which is inspired by moving on from the past and pushing against the grain to attain inner peace. “Missing the dread, obsessed with it,” Liu sings over a shifty instrumental, carried by blocky drum machines, sharp guitars, and woozy synthesizers. The track is accompanied by a psychedelically youthful video inspired by creepy ‘90s kids shows, directed by 3D artist and Dama Scout member Danny Grant. Creatively toying with VR sculpting techniques, the otherworldly visuals came to life as Grant intentionally misused the high-end VFX software Houdini. It plays into the song’s wonkiness, heightening its empowering transcendence.
On the track, Eva Liu shares: “‘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.”
On the video, she adds: “Danny is one of the few creatives out there who can conjure up the complexities of the mouldiest mould, whilst also making space for a baby-bunny-zyu to adventure in a rotten plastic world. we make music together in Dama Scout and welcome absurdity and sensitivity to exist together. super happy to have his 3D brain and 4D vision for this moudly number.”
Live Dates
Mar 2 – Leeds, UK @ Belgrave Music Hall (Dark Arts)
March 8 – London, @ Rough Trade East, Rough Trade Presents: International Womens Day
Mar 14 – Austin, TX @ Empire Control Room (FRIENDS:FOREVER presented by Jaded – 4pm)
Mar 14 – Austin, TX @ Central Presbyterian Church (Audiofemme official showcase – 7pm)
Mar 15 – Austin, TX @ Bethell Hall (Father/Daughter + The Luna Collective official showcase – 9:30pm)
Mar 16 – Austin, TX @ Downright Austin Backyard (British Music Embassy – 2:40pm)
June 14 – Ipswich, UK @ Brighten the Corners
Aug 30 – Dorset, UK @ End of the Road Festival
Aug 31 – Manchester, UK @ Manchester Psych Fest
Oct 11 – Rotterdam @ Roodkapje
Oct 12 – Paris @ L’Archipel
Oct 23 – Birmingham @ Sunflower Lounge
Oct 24 – Glasgow, UK @ Glad Cafe
Oct 26 – Leeds, UK @ Headrow House
Oct 28 – Bristol @ Rough Trade
Oct 31 – London, UK @ King’s Place H2
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