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Bristol-based production and singer songwriter duo Mauwe bewitches us with their electronica and pop on fresh new tune Balcony Dreams. It’s a beautifully elegant, synth shivering aria that melds the sweet harmonies of Oh Wonder with the other worldly chimes & shadowy cinematics of now retired Vaults, as well as the electro surging vividness of Vallis Alps. Balcony Dreams is the fourth single from the budding indie pair, who've reeled in much praise for preceding songs like Gold, Smoked A Pack, and That’s All. Stream/download Balcony Dreams, here.

“People have asked us if it's some kind of positive-reinforcement strategy because it makes them want ice cream every time they see it. But the real reason behind the cover ties in with the EP title. We’ve all dropped our ice cream as a kid and had that sinking sensation of feeling like our little world has ended. It’s a small metaphor, but one that transfers to how we feel about a lot of things as grown-ups. And sometimes we have to accept that something is lost, accept that we have to let go of it.”

I’d never suggest that anyone should ‘smoke a pack’, which just seems like the worst idea in the world. But I do understand that it’s how some people cope with stress and misery. Bristol production and singer songwriter duo Mauwe offer up future bass and dulcet pop bliss on their single, Smoked A Pack, which I do suggest you partake in, stat. Its sharp shuddering soundscape and boy-girl harmonies capture the turmoil and emotions involved in dealing with feelings you’ve developed for someone else, someone you don’t want to have feelings for. But as always, we can’t really control the desires of the heart, nor can we control our attraction to Mauwe’s dusky quivering, synth throbbing song, which takes on an exultant urgency as it progresses. Smoked A Pack brings together the gracefully melodious vocals of Oh Wonder, the electronically charged soundscape of ECHOS, and the twilight sentimentality of XYLØ. Mauwe says of their song:  “In the past, we've both been more likely to smoke when stressed, and that's what the concept represents for us. However, smoking is bad for you kids, don't do it!!” Re-visit Mauwe’s debut single That’s All, here.

I’ve been eagerly awaiting my chance to share this debut from a new Bristol duo named Mauwe since I was privy to an early preview a week or so prior. Today, Mauwe makes their inaugural appearance with a gorgeous electronic pop song named That’s All. Its lovely harmonies and gently swelling, lushly simmering production evoke Oh Wonder, but paired with a bubbly effervescence that borders on XYLØ like dusky future pop. That’s All is a bittersweet gem.... so soothingly blissful, yet replete with misty melancholy and dewy nostalgia.  We’ll certainly be looking forward to more music from Mauwe. 

Mauwe are two young creatives who have been making music since 2017. Described as a delicious combination of moody dream pop, the Bristol-based duo consists of songstress and fashion-obsessed, Portia and production master, Jay. After months of excitement ahead of their second EP, Mauwe have revealed The Art of Sitting Still EP.  The EP brims with six songs that explore electronic pop at its finest. Mauwe’s career kicked off with a bang after their debut That’s All hit DSP’s worldwide. Now, the infectious lead single boasts over six million streams on Spotify alone. Mauwe’s journey proceeded to catch the attention of key tastemakers within BBC Introducing and they went on to perform exclusively for Clash Live. This year also marked the pair’s Glastonbury debut, amidst a summer of festival fun. https://open.spotify.com/album/0GLpJCcyw6rrKHpxewsBiu?si=03lOO2h6QjW6RNxr4qgZEw The Art of Sitting Still focuses on the beauty of everyday quietness, amidst a chaotic world of social media filled screens. Released earlier this year, Balcony Dreams is a confident expression that encourages individuals to find their own rhythm. Sexy Glass, Ain’t it Magical and Okay With You followed. All three tracks are excellent injections of Mauwe’s darker tinged personality - something that they have just started to reveal. The new Crazy song cultivates a similar assertive atmosphere, underpinned by delicate electronic sounds and funk-infused riffs. The final track featured on the new EP, Superhero, has a mesmerising, cinematic feel.  These releases add up to Mauwe essentially reinventing what it means to write pop in 2019. They are exciting artists who delivered an intricate body of work that tackles one of societies biggest struggles today. Mauwe says: “Our second EP felt like a natural progression from the first in almost every sense - musically, lyrically, emotionally. It felt a bit like growing up. Each track had it's own purpose and it's own identity, and we felt more comfortable with that than ever before. It's easy to get dragged into the album mentality of making sure it all 'fits' together, and runs seamlessly, and no doubt there is a time and a place for that, but growing up isn't that time and place. Growing up is for shouting and screaming one second and crying the next, being happy and sad in the same moment. I think that's what this EP is about - learning to accept all of that, and learning to put all of that angst and energy to good use. If it wasn't 'The Art of Sitting Still', it would probably be something like 'How To Be a Kid As An Adult'..” Read the full article