Bio
MUKI is making big waves in the Australian music industry. In a few short months she has penned a global publishing deal with Sony ATV, signed a booking deal to Select agency and had her debut track SASSAPARILLA debut at #3 on the Spotify Global Viral charts and #4 of the on the US Spotify Viral charts. Fresh off a national support tour for Client Liaisons Muki is not slowing down.
Her debut EP released in 2018 lead her to go on tour with the biggest Australian pop act globally, 5SOS. She has also written with the likes of Slayyyter, Jessica Mauboy, The Veronicas, LDRU, Cosmos Midnight, Kilter and Nicole Millar. Her latest single I Know What I Like, is out globally from Nov 8th.
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!
