Introduced earlier this year as one
of the first Asian artists to join pan-regional music label, OFFMUTE,
Mezzaluna has captivated music fans with her jazzy, soulful and sometimes
brooding take on pop music. With deep, sultry vocals and intensely personal
storytelling style, the Indonesian newcomer delivers inspiring and powerful
songs with a universal reach.
She also grew
up in a musical household as the daughter of Indonesian rockstar, BimBim —
drummer of the legendary Indonesian rock band Slank, and started picking up the
piano and guitar at an early age. Despite coming from a lineage of acclaimed
and respected musicians, Mezzaluna forged a path of her own, and developed her
own sense of artistry in a uniquely humbling way.
This sense of eclecticism is deeply felt on her debut single “In Situ,” which she wrote at the start of her music journey. “It was one of the quickest writing processes I’ve done as I was being honest with my feelings,” Mezzaluna shares. “Since it was based on my own personal experience, I was just speaking from my heart.”
Carrying the weight and
wisdom of heartache beyond years, the alt-pop star explores darker but
relatable themes that come from a place of experience. The glacially paced pop
tune, which threads the line between darkwave and trip-hop, soul and jazz, came
to fruition with Indonesian producer Gio Wibowo.
“Working with Gio on the song was surreal
to me as I didn’t think that I would make it this far,” the 20-year-old artist
admits. “It started out as a fun little project that I thought would only stop
there but it turned out great and I really am proud of it.”
The track is accompanied with a music
video
helmed by Deby Sucha and produced by Howdy Productions Indonesia. The
visual treatment conveys the anxious wistfulness and melancholy Mezzaluna sings
about in her song: The juxtaposed imagery of light and dark mirrors the
feelings of exposed vulnerability and obscured hopelessness, while exuding the
polarizing tension of stillness in waiting and restlessness of impatience.
"'In
Situ is a song about reaching out to someone that isn't responding, so
what's left is a feeling of hopelessness to the point where you just accept anything
without expecting or fighting for it anymore," Mezzaluna
explains. "The music video
truly captures the essence of the song. I couldn't be prouder."
Mezzaluna’s In
Situ is
now available on all digital music platforms worldwide via OFFMUTE and Sony
Music. Check out the music video here.
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ABOUT OFFMUTE
OFFMUTE is a new pan-regional label by
Sony Music Entertainment focused on championing new and emerging Southeast
Asian artists from across all genres, giving them a dedicated platform to pursue
their creative vision and reach audiences across the region.
The new label will support Southeast
Asian artists in amplifying their music and building a strong pan-regional
audience base with the enhanced promotional, marketing, and artistic development
of Sony Music’s global expertise and resources.
OFFMUTE is the first-of-its-kind in
Southeast Asia, embracing the eclectic appeal and rich diversity that Southeast
Asia has to offer, and empowering artists with the resources and expertise to
find cross-border success.
OFFMUTE was launched in March 2021 with
new artists signed from Indonesia (Mezzaluna), the Philippines (Clara Benin),
and Malaysia (liesl-mae).
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