{"title":"mui zyu","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"nothing-or-something-to-die-for","title":"Nothing Or Something To Die For","description":"\u003cp\u003eAs mui zyu, Hong Kong British artist Eva Liu searches for a portal, wandering between nothing and everything in her pursuit of peace. On her second full-length album nothing or something to die for she looks outward, embracing the chaos with each tentative step.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003emui zyu's debut album \u003ci\u003eRotten Bun for an Eggless Century\u003c\/i\u003e saw her explore her heritage, as she dived inward to find acceptance and healing. Now, instead of searching for answers from the inside, Liu raises her head to look at the world around her. As she attempts to understand the complexities and significance of human existence, she observes apathy alongside overwhelming chaos; the technological advancements of connection with the lack of meaningful bonds and the frustrations of upholding standards set by others. nothing or something to die for tries to decipher these juxtaposing truths, holding both the weight of those trying to destroy the world with the utter futility of it all.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWorking with co-producer and fellow Dama Scout band member Luciano Rossi, the sonic world of nothing or something to die for encapsulates both the fleeting tranquility of serenity and the dissonance in chasing it. After all, our reality can change in an instant. Like the psychedelic tones of Ryuichi Sakamoto's Thousand Knives, the urgent techno-pop of Miharu Koshis Parallelisme or the eerie wanderings of Angelo Badalamenti's work for Twin Peaks, nothing or something to die for expertly toes the line between disorder and clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLead-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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn 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.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor fans of Julee Cruise, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Stereolab\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Father \/ Daughter Records","offers":[{"title":"Green LP | Signed Copy","offer_id":50418146443595,"sku":"2185484","price":26.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Green LP","offer_id":50872932794699,"sku":"2185483","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"CD","offer_id":50418144936267,"sku":"2185482","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/Mui_Zyu_-_Nothing_Or_Something_To_Die_For_611c5532_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726739116"},{"product_id":"rotten-bun-for-eggless-century","title":"Rotten Bun for an Eggless Century","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.roughtrade.com\/on-the-rise-mui-zyu\/\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOn The Rise: mui zyu\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.roughtrade.com\/on-the-rise-mui-zyu\/\"\u003eWatch the video premiere\u003c\/a\u003e for \u003ci\u003eGhost with a Peach Skin.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDebut full-length from Hong Kong British artist Eva Liu, co-produced with Luciano Rossi. Liu and 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn her debut full-length \u003ci\u003eRotten Bun for an Eggless Century\u003c\/i\u003e, 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor fans of Hana Vu, yeule, Tirzah, Yves Tumor, Mitski, Westerman.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Father \/ Daughter Records","offers":[{"title":"Green LP | Rough Trade Exclusive","offer_id":50426310656331,"sku":"2001493","price":22.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"CD","offer_id":50426310230347,"sku":"2001491","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/Mui_Zyu_-_Rotten_Bun_for_Eggless_Century_896e4d48_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726807095"}],"url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/collections\/mui-zyu-2.oembed","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}