The pioneering British-Japanese artist Miso Extra has unveiled a preview of her anticipated debut album with the release of new single, “Certified.” This synth-house-inspired pop track offers a glimpse into the spellbinding world she has created and heralded the “Misoverse.” She says, “‘Certified’ centers around the attempt to be seductive and the stubborn determination that comes with it.”
Accompanying the single, she also announced the release of her debut full length project with Earcandy – written and recorded over the summer of 2024 with Ricky Damian (the Grammy-winning engineer known for his work with Ezra Collective, Jorja Smith and Sampha) at Damon Albarn’s Studio 13. Set for release on 16th May via Transgressive, Earcandy cements Miso Extra’s status as an irrepressible and confident new talent, capable of transforming the exciting, spontaneous moment of creation into delight for the ears.
“Certified” closely follows the release of Miso Extra’s track “Good Kisses” featuring Metronomy, which saw Joseph Mount declare her “the future” and earlier euphoric, UKG-infused drop “Slow Down,” a song co-written and produced with DJ Boring. The album, co-produced by Miso, showcases a rich tapestry of collaborations, including contributions from A.K. Paul, MICHELLE, and Tyson. Adding to the creative vision, Miso worked closely with Chinese-Indonesian filmmaker and photographer Claryn Chong to craft the album’s visual identity.
Miso Extra is well on her way to becoming the diverse musical role model she so desperately lacked when she was growing up. If anything, Earcandy is just a tantalizing taste of what’s to come – the delicious evolution of Miso Extra’s instinctual sound that is poised to keep us coming back for more.
Vibing with this one?
