“Cloud No 9”, taken from Moli’s latest mini-album Préface, reflects on dreaming as a way to escape reality and the sadness of a romantic relationship in decay. An alternate, self-constructed, state of reality where things play out differently.
Buy/Stream “Cloud No 9” (Montmartre Remix)
The track has now been remixed by the French producer Montmartre, who’s added some extra sun, tropical vibes and groovy beats to the already upbeat song. About the remix, Moli says: “I love the new refreshing summer touch that Montmartre gave to “Cloud No 9”. It’s so fun to let others give their own interpretation of my songs and I’m very grateful to have the opportunity to collaborate with artists from other countries in this way.”
The remix is accompanied by a dreamy visualiser produced by Moli herself. A collection of private film footage from everyday life Berlin in the shadows of the pandemic and her first trip out of town post lockdown. something Moli describes as: “a surreal experience that felt more like a dream that you’re scared to wake up from”.
“Cloud No 9” remixed by Montmartre was released on July 9th via Embassy of Music.
A little more about Moli
Following the release of her first solo single ‘Didn’t Mean To’ in 2018, which was described as “shattering the ambiguities of modern romance” by The Line of Best Fit, it was clear straight away that Moli was set for a career as both an artist and a songwriter. Her first EP ‘Résumé’, released via Majestic Casual later that year, pushed the 19-year-old even further into the limelight. With Clash Magazine calling it “bright, lively pop music, where each song makes a deep and lasting impression, a clever lyrical touch that seems to nail it down for each listener.”
Following on from Résumé, Moli released two standalone singles ‘Nowhere’ and ‘Lonely Nights’ in early 2019. On a trip to London that year, Moli met her current producer Chris Zane, known for his work with Passion Pit, Friendly Fires, Bat For Lashes and Chloe Howl. The two formed a natural musical bond, and combined with Moli’s admiration for the glamorous aesthetic of the ‘80s and the icons of French cinema of the ‘70s, the collaboration resulted not only in the new tracks ‘On the Weekend’ and ‘Something I Said’, but also laid the foundation for her upcoming sophomore project, ‘Préface’, a seven-track EP which is set for release in early 2021.
Born in Belgium to an English mother and a South African father, Moli grew up in a small town in Belgium speaking French at school and English at home, surrounded by the humour, the culture of tea, cookies, and the Anglo-Saxon musical heritage of her parents.
At the time, Moli was afraid to sing in French: “It’s a delicate language, not only for singing but also for writing.” Today, she is confident in both languages and makes it her main asset. “French is a big part of my life. It’s my second soul and I want to bring it into my music to make it as authentic as possible.”
As well as writing her own music, Moli has also written and co-written many critically-acclaimed pop and dance hits, such as Topic and A7S’s ‘Breaking Me’, ‘Let go’ by the ItaloBrothers and Kiesza, ‘Love to Go’ by Lost Frequencies, Kelvin Jones, Zonderling, to name a few.
In her own songs, however, Moli combines pop, soul, sensitive rhymes, and personal and committed lyrics; she is both elegant and irreverent and her music is a clever mix of indie and mainstream pop, extremely accessible with relatable stories. Sensitive and emotional, she embraces her weaknesses, doubts and anxieties and uses them as a creative force, integrating them into her artistic process.
“I’m growing to be ok with my own vulnerability, okay with feeling, okay with my obsession over sometimes stupid little things. But I’m learning to defend myself and to fight for what I believe in. Being independent but being emotional, and not being ashamed of my emotions,” she says.