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Muna
Studio album by
Muna
ReleasedJune 24, 2022 (2022-06-24)
Label
ProducerMuna
Muna chronology
Saves the World
(2019) 		Muna
(2022)
Singles from Muna
  1. "Silk Chiffon"
    Released: September 7, 2021
  2. "Anything but Me"
    Released: March 15, 2022
  3. "Kind of Girl"
    Released: April 28, 2022
  4. "Home By Now"
    Released: May 25, 2022

Muna is the upcoming self-titled third studio album by American indie pop band Muna, set for release on June 24, 2022. It is their first album as an independent artist, after they signed with Phoebe Bridgers' Saddest Factory Records imprint in 2021. It was promoted by the singles "Silk Chiffon", "Anything but Me", "Kind of Girl", and "Home By Now".

Background

In 2020, Muna was dropped by RCA Records, with which they had released their first two albums, and in May 2021 signed with Saddest Factory Records, an imprint of Dead Oceans owned by American singer-songwriter Phoebe Bridgers. Throughout 2021 and 2022, Muna toured with Bridgers on her Reunion Tour and with Kacey Musgraves on her Star-Crossed: Unveiled tour.[1][2]

Muna will be primarily a synth-pop album, but according to lead singer Katie Gavin, "the sound of this record explodes in a ton of different directions".[3][4] Guitarist Josette Maskin said of the album, "What ultimately keeps us together is knowing that someone's going to hear each one of these songs and use it to make a change they need in their life. That people are going to feel a kind of catharsis, even if it's a catharsis that I might never have known myself, because I'm fucked up."[5]

Release and promotion

"Silk Chiffon", featuring vocals from Phoebe Bridgers, was released as the album's lead single on September 7, 2021. The bubblegum indie pop and country pop song is an ode to queer love, and accompanied by a music video paying homage to the 1999 film But I'm a Cheerleader.[6][7][8] The song was sent to adult alternative radio on September 27, 2021 and hot adult contemporary radio on March 21, 2022.[9][10] Muna performed the song on The Late Late Show with James Corden on November 8, 2021.[11]

On March 15, 2022, Muna announced the album and released the single "Anything but Me". It is an 80s-inspired electropop song about "leaving a partnership simply because it doesn’t feel right."[3] The song was sent to adult alternative radio on March 28, 2022.[12] Muna performed the song on The Ellen DeGeneres Show on April 18, 2022.[13]

"Kind of Girl" was released as the third single from the album on April 28, 2022. It is a country song that "explores the power of language and the words we use to describe who we are and who we want to be." The music video features the trio dressed in as cowboys to express the fluidity of gender[14] The fourth single, "Home By Now" was released on May 25, 2022. The electropop and dance song contains "brutal" lyrics, an emo bridge, "glittering" synths and a "droning" bass.[15]

The band will embark on a North American tour in support of the album,[16] followed by nine dates in the UK.[17]

Track listing

All tracks written by Muna, except where noted.

Muna track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Silk Chiffon" (featuring Phoebe Bridgers)
3:26
2."What I Want"
 
3."Runner's High"  
4."Home by Now" 4:28
5."Kind of Girl"
  • Gavin
  • Maskin
  • McPherson
4:06
6."Handle Me"  
7."No Idea"
 
8."Solid"  
9."Anything but Me"
  • Gavin
  • Maskin
  • McPherson
3:33
10."Loose Garment"  
11."Shooting Star"  

Personnel

Muna

  • Katie Gavin – lead vocals, acoustic guitar, tambourine, producer, engineer, vocal engineer
  • Josette Maskin – lead guitar, acoustic guitar, slide guitar, background vocals, programming, producer, engineer
  • Naomi McPherson – rhythm guitar, acoustic guitar, synthesizer, mandolin, background vocals, drum programming, bass programming, producer, engineer

Other musicians

  • Geo Botelho – bass
  • Phoebe Bridgers – featured vocals
  • Dan Grech-Marguerat – programming
  • Scott Heiner – drums
  • Charles Haydon Hicks – programming
  • Cynthia Tolson – cello, violin, viola

Technical

  • Geo Botelho – additional engineering
  • Dan Grech-Marguerat – mixing engineer
  • Charles Haydon Hicks – mixing engineer
  • Ryan Hommel – string arrangement
  • Patricia Sullivan – mastering engineer
  • Cynthia Tolson – string arrangement

References

  1. ^ Mims, Taylor (July 12, 2021). "Phoebe Bridgers Is Hitting the Road For a 2021 Tour With Muna". Billboard. Retrieved May 9, 2022.
  2. ^ Jossell, Shar (September 1, 2021). "Kacey Musgraves Teaming Up With Muna and King Princess for 2022 Tour". Them. Retrieved May 9, 2022.
  3. ^ a b Daw, Stephen (March 15, 2022). "Muna Is Back: Indie-Pop Trio Announces Self-Titled Album, Shares 'Anything But Me' Video". Billboard. Retrieved May 9, 2022.
  4. ^ Chelosky, Danielle (March 15, 2022). "Muna Announce A Self-Titled Album And Release The Snarky Lead Single 'Anything But Me'". Uproxx. Retrieved May 9, 2022.
  5. ^ Gregory, Allie (March 15, 2022). "MUNA Detail Self-Titled Album, Share Video for New Single "Anything But Me"". Exclaim!. Retrieved May 9, 2022.
  6. ^ Walker, Sophie (December 20, 2021). "Silk Chiffon and the Reintroduction of MUNA". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved May 9, 2022.
  7. ^ Martoccio, Angie (September 7, 2021). "Muna and Phoebe Bridgers Team Up for a Bright, Buoyant, Very Gay Indie-Pop Anthem". Rolling Stone. Retrieved May 9, 2022.
  8. ^ Daw, Stephen (September 7, 2021). "Muna & Phoebe Bridges Celebrate a Classic Queer Film With Colorful New 'Silk Chiffon' Video". Billboard. Retrieved May 9, 2022.
  9. ^ "Triple A Future Releases". All Access. Archived from the original on September 22. Retrieved May 9, 2022. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |archive-date= (help)
  10. ^ "Hot/Modern AC Future Releases". All Access. Archived from the original on March 21, 2022. Retrieved May 9, 2022.
  11. ^ Hussey, Allison (November 9, 2021). "Phoebe Bridgers and Muna Perform "Silk Chiffon" on Corden: Watch". Pitchfork. Retrieved May 9, 2022.
  12. ^ "Triple A Future Releases". All Access. Archived from the original on March 21, 2022. Retrieved May 9, 2022.
  13. ^ Colón, Izzy (April 18, 2022). "MUNA Delivers Punchy Performance Of 'Anything But Me' On 'Ellen'". Spin. Retrieved May 9, 2022.
  14. ^ Breihan, Tom (April 28, 2022). "MUNA - "Kind of Girl"". Stereogum. Retrieved May 9, 2022.
  15. ^ Daw, Stephen (May 27, 2022). "First Out: New Music From MUNA, Isaac Dunbar, Jordy & More". Billboard. Retrieved June 11, 2022.
  16. ^ Minsker, Evan (March 15, 2022). "Muna Announce New Album on Phoebe Bridgers' Label, Share Video for New Song: Watch". Pitchfork. Retrieved May 9, 2022.
  17. ^ https://diymag.com/2022/05/09/muna-uk-tour-november-2022-
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