Mulaa Joans – That Ain’t You
Following a breakout run marked by sold-out London shows and millions of streams on recent tracks like “Love Letter” and “Birthday Makeup”, rising UK singer-songwriter Mulaa Joans returns with a surprise EP, led by the empowering single “That Ain’t You” out now via North West Sound Recordings/Atlantic Records.
An unapologetic anthem tackling modern dating fatigue, “That Ain’t You” captures Mulaa at her most sharp and candid. Over a commanding vocal performance, she calls out performative entitlement and insecurity, delivering a swift reality check that her self-worth is non-negotiable.
Packaging fan-favourite tracks “Normal People” and “Parallel Lines” alongside hits like “Phone Sex”, “Birthday Makeup” and “Love Letter”, the surprise EP ties together her signature blend of raw vulnerability and wit, drawing a line under this formative chapter before stepping into an exciting new era.
Talking about the track and EP, Mulaa said: “I wrote this song in Lisbon with Max Wolfgang. We actually set out to write my first ever love song and got all the way to the line ‘There’ll be a day where I want to say I do.’ Then we paused and thought ‘What if this isn’t a love song’, adding ‘…and ‘That Ain’t You’ to completely flip the script. It has a gospel feel, which is different from anything I’ve done, but everything just fell into place. My voice, tone, and lyrics keep it connected to the rest of my music.
I’m so excited for this song to be out into the world alongside other favourites like ‘Normal People’ and ‘Parallel Lines’. It was important for me to release these as a package before entering my next chapter which I can’t wait for people to hear and see!”
With over 60m total streams and rapid social media growth, Mulaa Joans has quickly captured attention with the depth of her storytelling and a voice that feels both timeless and of the moment. The 19-year-old singer, songwriter, vocal powerhouse and genre-defining lyricist fuses raw, emotionally charged lyrics with smooth, genre-blurring melodies, channeling the edge of Billie Eillish, the soul of Etta James and the fearless charisma of Rihanna.
Born in Bath and now based in London, Mulaa’s artistry is heightened by the sophistication and edge of her roots in the fashion world. Her soulful, seductive body of work thus far has brought her increasing industry attention including being declared a BBC Introducing – The West “Artist of The Week”. Effortlessly cool and unapologetically authentic, with a presence that simply commands attention, Mulaa Joans is now ready to show the world that she’s more than just an artist – she’s a movement in the making.
To celebrate the release and her breakout year, Mulaa Joans is set to bring her magnetic stage presence to some of the UK and Europe’s most iconic stages, including a debut appearance at Reading & Leeds Festival later this month and her biggest London headline show to date at Village Underground.
TOUR DATES
August 28: Leeds Festival
August 30: Reading Festival
September 5: Green Room at The Academy – Dublin, Ireland
September 8: King Tuts Wah Wah Hut – Glasgow
September 10: O2 Academy2 – Birmingham
September 11: Manchester Gorilla – Manchester
September 14: Village Underground – London
September 19: VEGA, Ideal Bar – Copenhagen, Denmark
September 20: Postkontoret – Oslo, Norway
September 21: Debaser Nova – Stockholm, Sweden
September 23: Mikropol – Berlin, Germany
September 25: La Boule Noire & La Bellevilloise – Paris, France
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