'I've got a band now' - Club anthem star Shygirl on why she's switching up her sound
Summary
British singer and DJ Shygirl has released Swallow!, her second album, with a more stripped-back sound that mixes electronic music with guitars and heartfelt songwriting. She describes the shift as an evolution, and plans to tour Europe in March with a live band.Key Facts
- Shygirl’s real name is Blane Muise, and she is 33.
- Swallow! was released on Friday, November 6, 2026.
- The album keeps electronic elements while adding guitar, natural instrumentation and an indie influence.
- Shygirl says nostalgia for indie music and her teenage years helped shape the album’s sound.
- Long-time producers Karma Kid and Casey MQ were surprised by her interest in indie sounds but supported the direction.
- The album artwork shows a bird hatching from an egg, which represents rebirth.
- Shygirl says she will tour Europe starting in March with a drummer and a multi-instrumentalist, and sometimes a bassist.
- She points to a broader trend of British electronic artists, including Charli XCX, bringing rockier and more organic sounds into their music.
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