Mahalia - Seasons

Further to unveiling her sublime new single ‘Surprise Me’ last month, British rising star Mahalia has today unveiled her high-anticipated EP ‘Seasons’. Fresh off the back of her debut sold-out US tour, ‘Seasons’ includes 4 unreleased tracks with production duties stemming from Felix Joseph (Jorja Smith, Kwabs, Suspect) - PRGRSHN and Swindle. The EP will also feature a guest appearance from British musician, Kojey Radical on ‘One Night Only’. The EP is a perfect example of her trademark, open-hearted lyricism fusing old-school soul and atmospheric synths with R&B/pop leanings.

“This project is super special to me. I wanted to make something that felt relevant to where I’m at in my life right now. I feel like no relationship is ever simple. It has its ups and downs. As a couple, you move through the seasons of your relationship together - each season having a different purpose. Starting with the first night. Into the honeymoon phase. Pushing through to a point when there’s a change that challenges you both. Maybe the other does something that surprises you. And then the final moments... When all you need is to know the other won’t give up. Validation. Clarity. I hope you love it as much as I do. “ 

Leicester native Mahalia has enjoyed an incredible 12 months, quickly becoming one of this year’s most exciting UK female artists, riding fast her in her own lane marrying her supple vocals with magnetic R&B and shimmering soulful production.  
 
Sunday Times - “Star in the making”

Evening Standard – “Destined to be a star”

Stylist - “One of the coolest women in pop”

Dazed Magazine - “One of 2018’s most hotly tipped singers”

NME – “Rising British R&B artist Mahalia has all the makings of a star.”

Mahalia released her debut single ‘Sober’ last summer which to date has amassed over 20 million streams. Following the release, Mahalia graced the Berlin online platform COLORS, where her performance of ‘Sober’ went viral and has since accumulated over 16 million views! (link).

At 12 years old – the age most of us are aimlessly riding bikes or trying to avoid homework – Mahalia was cradling her guitar and penning love songs. With her entrancing, soulful tones, wise-yet-relatable wordplay and intuitive sense of melody, it quickly became clear that she had an innate musicality and that she’d be doing this for the rest of her life. In the time since she first picked up that guitar she’s dropped a scattering of releases – from 2012’s indie-flecked acoustic dream ‘Head Space’ to 2015’s gorgeously understated 4-track EP ‘Never Change’ – and 2016’s genre-flipping mixtape ‘Diary of Me’. But for Mahalia, it feels as if she’s just getting started.

Next month will see Mahalia embark on a 9-date UK tour which includes a date at London’s prestigious Brixton Electric – her biggest tour to date. In addition, Mahalia will conclude the year with an 11-date European tour. Dates and ticket links below.
 
LISTEN TO ‘SEASONS’ EP: https://atlanti.cr/Seasons

AUTUMN UK 2018 TOUR
 
3rd October – The Lemon Grove – Exeter
4th October – O2 Academy 2 – Oxford
5th October – The Haunt – Brighton – SOLD OUT
7th October – Junction - Cambridge
8th October – Rescue Rooms – Nottingham
10th October – Newhampton Arts Centre – Wolverhampton
11th October – Brixton Electric – London
14th October – Leaf – Liverpool – SOLD OUT
15th October – The Wardrobe – Leeds