Bio
An explosion of sass, Muki’s sound is like submerging yourself in a sonic version of a bath of creaming soda pop, while cotton candy bubbles detonate in your face. Growing up in the suburbs of Sydney with a multidisciplinary creative father and a psychologist mother, Muki garnered a unique perspective on the world around her. She cites Robyn as a large influence on her music as well as; Madonna, SOPHIE, Grimes and Whitney Houston. Muki’s debut track ‘Sassaparilla’ peaked at #3 on the Spotify Global Viral Charts and #4 on the US Spotify Viral Charts. Off the back of her debut release Muki signed a global publishing deal with SONY ATV. Since then she has supported the likes of Basenji, Tigertown, Client Liason, PACES and the Australian leg of the 5SOS ‘Meet You There’ tour. For the past year Muki has been songwriting her way around the world, she has fast become an in demand collaborator. Some of her recent credits include; Slayyyter, Jessica Mauboy, Nicole Millar, LDRU and Cosmo’s Midnight. She was hand selected from over hundreds of applicants to participate in APRA AMCOS Songhubs in LA 2018 and APRA AMCOS Songhubs Seoul 2019. She was flown over to participate in a writing camp in Seoul run by MARZ to write for SM Entertainment artists. She has received spot rotation on Triple J and was also selected as Triple J Unearthed Artist of the week, as well as having her songs feature on New Music Friday, Hyperpop and the Fresh Find Playlists on Spotify. 2020 is already off to a promising start for Muki, with an upcoming body of work on the way, you’re gonna want to keep an eye on this one
Queen of pop beats, sass and a whole lot of fun is Sydney artist and this week's Feature Artist, MUKI!
Tell us about your music. How did you develop your sound?
I have always had a fascination with Spice Girls and J Pop artists, and I would chat to Phebe Starr and Aaron Reyes (my producer for this EP) about the kind of sounds we would use. They both came across Sophie at SXSW and they introduced me to PC music. I fell in love instantly with the production. Aaron came out from the States for 2 weeks and we locked ourselves in my studio and wrote the whole EP!
What’s your greatest source of inspiration for making music?
At the moment I am fascinated by interesting production. I think it’s such a great time in music. I am given the freedom to say whatever the f*** I want. I use my songs to communicate what I want to the people who have underestimated me.
What can punters expect from a MUKI live show?
It’s like Spice Girls meets trap, except there aren't 5 girls, it's just me and my curly haired MD doing synchronised dance moves.
What’s the best advice you’ve been given and who was it from?
Phebe Starr said to me the other day, "nothing comes for free" and that's a pretty good life motto. Nothing in the music industry is perfect, so you have to just take it as it comes. Work hard, know why you are doing it and stay true to who you are.
What Australian track would you play to cheer up someone who was crying?
Mallrat with 'Better'. She is such a queen!
What Australian track would you play to someone to make them cry?
Basenji with 'Mistakes' (ft. Tkay Maidza). It's such a good tune. It makes me a cry a little about how good it is. Tkay’s vocals are fire on this track.
You’re the DJ at a party. The dance floor is pumping. What Australian track do you put on next?
Sneaky Sound System with 'Pictures'.
What was the last local gig you went to? How was it?
I saw Oh Boy the other week and it was rad. He has cool hair and I love what he is doing with his production.
Tell us about the bands or people in the Sydney music community that inspire you!
The Sydney music scene has such a cool vibe right now and I have some amazing friends that are doing a cool hustle. I am inspired by Phebe Starr, ASTA, OH BOY, Basenji, DONATACHI, Cosmos Midnight and Nina Las Vegas. I love them all!
What are your plans for 2018?
I am dropping an EP early next year. I also have some collaborations coming out and I am planning a writing trip to the States.
Review
At this point I'm convinced you're a fembot from the future making us horny 8-bit tunes to make out to. If yes, pls continue.
At this point I'm convinced you're a fembot from the future making us horny 8-bit tunes to make out to. If yes, pls continue.
Review
My bop detector just went into meltdown when I showed it this. Such a jolt of pleasure and glitz.
My bop detector just went into meltdown when I showed it this. Such a jolt of pleasure and glitz.
Review
It's not just a crush, I'm in love! MUKI back with her star power and you've got to hear it!
It's not just a crush, I'm in love! MUKI back with her star power and you've got to hear it!
