Manhattan pop act MuMu delivers sultry single “Brooklyn Tonight (Unplugged),” led by her husky yet soaring vocals and groovy acoustic guitars. A queer anthem infused with slow, uplifting sonics, the lush offering is emotive and explosive at once, awakening self-love and confidence in us. Originally inspired by a friend asking the singer-songwriter to write a song about being the only queer person in the room, the love song came alive as a “queer lady love song,” in MuMu’s own words.
Written and produced with Jamie Lawrence, alongside Jack Broza on guitar and Carlos Henriquez on bass, the track is founded on MuMu’s trademark style of finding relatable gems from all facets of life. Packed with an inspiring, optimistic message and an earworm melody, “Brooklyn Tonight (Unplugged),” much like her other music is fun and hopeful, yet nuanced with intimate lyrical touches.
Over the past few years, MuMu has built a repertoire of bold and catchy pop which spans everything from women’s sexual satisfaction to male gaze and political criticism. Having begun musical journey at the age of nine, the rising star who grew up in a house bursting with women as found her niche in pop music as the feminist icon we all need. From soaring highs to heart-wrenching lows, MuMu’s music is a delicate yet powerful experience – as her stripped-back new offering proves.
