ABOUT

Brother-sister duo Muchuu, have been writing and recording music since 2008. The combination of George's piano arrangements and Millie's melodies and poetic lyrics makes for beautiful, hooky, electro music with an oriental feel. The name 'Muchuu' comes from Millie's love of all things Japanese – it means to be in an ecstatic delirious trance.

Discovered by Andrew Marston on BBC Hereford & Worcester, electro duo Muchuu were the first band to use the BBC ‘Uploader’ and achieve airplay on Radio 1. Quickly picked up by Tom Robinson, Huw Stephens and Nick Grimshaw, Muchuu then had a whirlwind period of activity.

Their much acclaimed album ADVENTURE WE GO was blogged around the globe, featured in the NME, made ‘Muchuu’ Paul Lester’s ‘Band of the Day’ in the Guardian and achieved interviews, radio play, and chatter across BBC Radio. Muchuu were also chosen to play live at the BBC Introducing Christmas Party alongside Florence and the Machine. A Maida Vale session was also secured.

As proof of their originality and popularity, Muchuu were then asked to perform at Glastonbury but had to turn down the offer due to Muchuu’s commitments. But other major UK festivals soon had them on stage including Bestival, Jersey, Underage Festival, and HowTheLightGetsIn at Hay-on-Wye. Muchuu were even whisked off to perform in Norway.

With their first single release SOMEBODY TELL ME, Muchuu had commercial success with the song being used for a TV advertising campaign.

Now out is Muchuu’s second album, ON BEYOND which shows a maturing of their style and song writing ability. Fifteen beautiful, ethereal pieces crystallising their unique musical style. Once again, George’s lush piano playing is complimented perfectly by Millie’s magical vocals and thought provoking lyrical content.

This might all sound a bit over-the-top but it’s a fact that Muchuu have created a new sound that has broad appeal and is gaining wide recognition. In a music world flooded with bland corporate pop and jangling mediocrity, Muchuu are a breath of fresh air.

BBC’S ADAM KENNEDY
‘Echoes of kindred spirits – and clear influences – CocoRosie and Lykke Li are audible, as folk-grounded artists unafraid to explore/exploit basic electronic beats and found sounds... they gloss lo-fi instrumentation with lush production adroit enough to equal any luxurious pop you care to mention’

THE GUARDIAN’S PAUL LESTER
‘Their songs really are quite quirkily commercial, making Muchuu seem like the Ting Tings' more experimental kid siblings, but they're not easily forgettable. These melodies will stay with you, haunt you, like childhood memories you didn't even know you had’

BREAKING MORE WAVES
‘let’s be thankful that Muchuu are back..here’s a rather sparklingly gorgeous piece of pretty electro pop…with that distinctive cute vocal over fluttery woah-ohs and crystal showers of electronica’

THE RECOMMENDER
‘Their magical trip of juxta-beats, melodic choruses and other-worldly pop will equally entice fans of Lykki Li and Bjork…with music that transports you to the other worlds you thought only existed in your childhood’

SHATTERED SATELLITE
‘Their pop music is gorgeously innocent, yet holds crimson undertones…’

POPTRONIK EQ MUSIC BLOG
‘...full of enchanting twinkling synth pop melodies, and soothingly ambient vocals. This is a real retreat of escapism into an oasis of gentle melancholy electronica’