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‘I’ve got a band now’ – Club anthem star Shygirl on why she’s switching up her sound
Shygirl has moved towards a more stripped-back, indie-influenced sound on her second album, *Swallow!*, while retaining the energy of her electronic roots. She says the shift lets her use natural instrumentation and write more authentically, and sees it as an evolution rather than a reinvention.
The 33-year-old singer and DJ, whose real name is Blane Muise, released the album on Friday, four years after her debut *Nymph*. Its songs include guitar, heartfelt writing and punk-tinged sounds; the artwork depicts a bird hatching as a symbol of rebirth. Shygirl will tour Europe from March with a live band, and says other British electronic artists are also drawing on indie and rock influences.
In short
- Shygirl’s second album explores a more organic, indie-influenced sound.
- She describes the change as an evolution, not a reinvention.
- A live band will join her European tour starting in March.
Explained simply
Shygirl is the stage name of Blane Muise, a British singer and DJ who became known for club-focused electronic music. Her debut album, *Nymph*, came out four years before *Swallow!*.
Electronic dance music often relies on programmed beats and synthesised sounds, while indie and punk-influenced music commonly features guitars and live instruments. Artists may combine these approaches, keeping dance music’s energy while changing how songs are written and performed.
The shift matters because it reflects a wider crossing of styles in British music, with electronic artists drawing on rock and indie sounds. A live band can also change how a performer presents songs on stage.