mui zyu - Rotten Bun for Eggless Century [CD]

Father Daughter

£13.05

Format: CD
Catalogue No.: FD116CD
Barcode: 0679628036229
Release Date: 24 Feb 2023
Genre: Indie/Alternative

For Fans Of - Hana Vu, yeule, Tirzah, Yves Tumor, Mitski, Westerman. Debut full-length from Hong Kong British artist Eva Liu, co-produced with Luciano Rossi. Liu & Rossi are both members of the UK indie rock group, Dama Scout. As mui zyu, Hong Kong British artist Eva Liu navigates the tricky territory of ever-changing identity, merging fantasy and folklore to create a stage for self-acceptance and deliverance. On her debut full-length Rotten Bun for an Eggless Century, Liu utilizes chopped-up soundscapes, delicate industrial ambience and sweet pop melodies to introduce a character a guide who can be stretched across worlds to offer the catharsis of patience, perseverance and understanding. This isn’t a character formed from a desire to escape or flee the real world, but rather a way to submerge even deeper into ourselves. Rotten Bun for an Eggless Century is a reflection of everyone, and everything, that made us who we are. On her 2021 a wonderful thing vomits, Liu was praised for her seamless integration of darkened, often ominous instrumentation and pillowy-soft vocals. As the front person of UK indie-rock trio Dama Scout, Liu effortlessly navigates a disorientating genre-bending sonic landscape with a playful, gentle dexterity. Now, with the help of Dama Scout bandmate Luciano Rossi as co-producer, Liu’s first solo full-length builds upon these previous worlds to form a blossoming, more upbeat patchwork of lo-fi percussion, poignant lyricism and oddly alluring arrangements. The writing process of Rotten Bun for an Eggless Century prompted Liu to explore more of her Hong Kong heritage, allowing a space for acceptance and celebration. “I am Chinese and I am owning it,” she explains. “Before, I would resent it. I tried doing things that would make me like less Chinese somehow.” As the album began to take shape, Liu read the traditional Chinese folklore writings of Pu Songling and joined local East and Southeast Asian groups. It opened a portal into a new self, where Liu could blend her love of video games and film scores with traditional Chinese instruments. Editorial DSP support from Spotify, Apple Music, TIDAL, Deezer. Past press support from NPR, Gorilla vs. Bear, NYLON and The Line Of Best Fit. “Utterly gorgeous fever dream - equal parts dark and elegant.” Nylon // “A delicious hint at something far more sinister.” DIY Magazine //

Track Listing 1. Rotten Bun 2. Ghost with a Peach Skin 3. Hotel Mini Soap 4. Mother’s Tongue 5. Dusty 6. Ho Bao Daan (Interlude) 7. Demon 01 8. Dancing for Drinks 9. Talk to Death 10. Paw Paw 11. Eggless Century 12. Sore Bear