WHAT IT IS: Named “the buzzing breakout trio [of SXSW] with a Cali ‘dark pop’ sound” (Blackbook), the members of MUNA—Katie Gavin (lead vocals/production), Naomi McPherson(production/guitar/synths/vocals) and Josette Maskin (lead guitar/vocals)—have recorded, written, and self-produced all of their own music to date. Their music blends the brooding sensuality of R&B, rhythms of funk and pop rock and the audacity of synthpop with raw, unbridled lyricism. Based in L.A., these USC grads released their debut EP earlier this year, which perfectly showcases the band’s ear for crafting poignant tunes.
ALBUM: About U
RELEASE DATE: Early 2017
SINGLE: “Loudspeaker”
TV: National TV debut on Fallon on 11/7
LIVE: On tour with Grouplove now; headline tour top of 2017; have previously toured with BØRNS, Miike Snow, St. Lucia, Of Monsters and Men, Saint Motel and others; performed at Lollapalooza
INTERNET: 43m+ cumulative streams on Spotify; went Top 10 on Spotify U.S. Viral Chart
RADIO: “Loudspeaker” at AAA now; early believers include KINK Portland, KCSN L.A., WFUV New York, more
PRESS: Glowing press from Noisey (“Their debut EP is one of the most cohesive, catchy and cool collections from a rising band this year”), Complex (“Best New Musicians in 2016 Across America”), Buzzfeed,Fader, Spin, Stereogum, Blackbook, Nylon, WWD, more; features include V Magazine and FLOOD
BOOKING: North America: Tom Windish, Mike Marquis, Jackie Nalpant/Paradigm/Windish; Rest of World: Mike Greek/CAA
PUBLISHING: UMPG
MANAGEMENT: Rich Cohen & Heather Kolker/Mick Management