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Mali Velasquez

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Mali Velasquez is an American indie folk musician based in Nashville, Tennessee.[1]

History

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After spending her childhood living between two Texas small towns, Amalia "Mali" Velasquez moved to Nashville to pursue a career in music.[2][3] She released her debut single titled "Tore" on July 18, 2023.[4] She announced in September 2023 plans to release her debut album, titled I'm Green. [5] The second single, "Bobby", was released in August 2023.[6] Her album I'm Green was released on October 13, 2023.[7] The album received positive reviews.[8][9][10][11]

The album was named one of Paste's "30 Best Debut Albums of 2023".[12]

In 2024, Velasquez embarked on a co-headlining tour with Bloomsday.[13]

Musical Influence

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Mali's music has been associated with the indie folk genre. Her sound is influenced by a fusion of indie, country, and folk artists, such as Waylon Jennings and Neil Young.[3]

Discography[4]

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Studio Albums

  • I'm Green (2023)

Singles

  • "Tore" (2023)
  • "Bobby" (2023)
  • "Shove" (2023)
  • "Medicine" (2023)

References

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  1. ^ Hatfield, Amanda. "Mali Velasquez announces 2024 US tour + shows with A. Savage". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved 25 November 2023.
  2. ^ Pappis, Konstantinos (16 October 2023). "Artist Spotlight: Mali Velasquez". Our Culture Mag. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
  3. ^ a b Solano, Sophia (2024-02-07). "Mali Velasquez's lush, raw debut album is a portrait of grief". Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2024-06-22.
  4. ^ a b "Mali Velasquez". Mali Velasquez. Retrieved 2024-06-22.
  5. ^ Hatfield, Amanda. "Mali Velasquez preps debut LP; stream new single "Shove"". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved 25 November 2023.
  6. ^ "PREMIERE: Mali Velasquez Releases "Bobby"". Paste. Retrieved 25 November 2023.
  7. ^ "Mali Velasquez". Lucky Bird Media. Retrieved 2024-06-22.
  8. ^ Dawson, Madelyn. "Mali Velasquez Marks Her Own Arrival on I'm Green". Paste. Retrieved 25 November 2023.
  9. ^ Moody, Mark. "Mali Velasquez: I'm Green". Under the Radar. Retrieved 25 November 2023.
  10. ^ LaPierre, Megan. "Mali Velasquez Embarks on a Series of Beginnings with 'I'm Green'". Exclaim!. Retrieved 25 November 2023.
  11. ^ Sacher, Andrew. "Notable Releases of the Week (10/13)". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved 25 November 2023.
  12. ^ Mitchell, Matt. "The 30 Best Debut Albums of 2023". Paste. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
  13. ^ Wartman, Julia (3 October 2024). "Horn welcomes Bloomsday, Mali Velasquez for midweek gig". The Kenyon Collegian. Retrieved 3 October 2024.


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