INTRODUCING: ARTIST/PRODUCER AKA LUI WITH INFECTIOUSLY PSYCHEDELIC POP SLOW-BURNER ‘PUSHING ME ASIDE’
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A fresh name on the music scene, AKA Lui is cementing himself as an artist to watch with the release of his latest single "Pushing Me Aside.”
Swimming in dance and pop elements derivative of old-school funk, soul, and disco, the songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist creates a lush self-described "op-shop pop" sonic experience that feels familiar yet overwhelmingly brand new.
Melding soulful melodies, deep grooves, and infectious beats, new single "Pushing Me Aside" is a dreamy bedroom pop track that taps the shoulders of psychedelic contemporaries Tame Impala and MGMT, whilst remaining true to the mystery and spontaneity encompassing AKA Lui’s unique sound.
Releasing his debut single "Hey! I Don’t Want That Anyway" in 2019, AKA Lui snagged a wash of early support from radio and tastemakers around the world. From features on The Line Of Best Fit (UK) and radio play on Triple J (Kingsmill’s 2019) & KEXP (USA), as well as a re-release from French Label Kitsunè & Spotify support on ‘New Music Friday’ across the globe, the track also hit #1 on Hype Machine.
A monumental debut, "Hey! I Don’t Want That Anyway" just ticked over 1 MILLION streams, marking the perfect time to back it up with a brand new track.
A pre-breakup slow burner, new single "Pushing Me Aside" is the first of a run of singles tracking the various aspects and narratives of a break-up. "Pushing Me Aside" explores in detail the precise moment you realise you are no longer as significant to somebody as you once were.
‘PUSHING ME ASIDE’ IS OUT NOW. LISTEN TO IT HERE.
