Nilüfer Yanya has revealed “Mutations,” the latest single from her album My Method Actor due September 13th via Ninja Tune. “Mutations” sees Nilüfer - a Coachella '22 standout - recounting experiences that have subtly transformed and shaped her. The single comes alongside a video directed by Nilüfer’s sister, Molly Daniel, and shot along the streets and beaches of Spain.
"'Mutations' deals with change brought about by circumstance," Yanya said in a press release. "This is not the phoenix rising from the ashes but the subtle change that happens constantly as millions of tiny decisions and actions shape your being. It’s kind of like survival, for me. Less of a transformation and more something that’s born out of your environment and surroundings, that you need to do to survive. Mutation is just something you have to go through- you have to evolve.”
Previously, the London born artist of Turkish/Irish/Barbadian heritage, released the singles “Call It Love,” “Method Actor,” and “Like I Say (I runaway).” The latter hit the top 50 at AAA radio in the US, is A listed at BBC 6 Music, and was added to the playlist at BBC Radio 1.
A North American tour this fall follows the album's release. Routing can be found below.
About creativity, Yanya says, “For me, writing is definitely problem-solving - in the way they say that dreaming is like problem-solving. You're like, oh, that sounds good. That looks good. That makes sense. But you don't really know why. You're kind of using that part of your creative brain that doesn't have to make sense.”
My Method Actor follows the artist's critically acclaimed albums Painless and Miss Universe. She is a founding member of the community project Artists In Transit which takes creative workshops and other support to displaced communities and people in times of hardship.
Tour Dates:
9/28 - Philadelphia, PA @ Underground Arts
9/30 - Washington, DC @ Black Cat
10/1 - New York, NY @ Brooklyn Steel
10/2 - Boston, MA @ Royale
10/4 - Montreal, QC @ La Tulipe
10/5 - Toronto, ON @ Phoenix Concert Theatre
10/6 - Cleveland, OH @ Grog Shop
10/7 - Chicago, IL @ Metro
10/9 - Nashville, TN @ Basement East
10/10 - Carrboro, NC @ Cat’s Cradle
10/11 - Atlanta, GA @ Terminal West
10/13 - Lawrence, KS @ Bottleneck
10/15 - Denver, CO @ Meow Wolf
10/18 - Vancouver, BC @ Hollywood Theatre
10/19 - Seattle, WA @ The Crocodile
10/20 - Portland, OR @ Wonder Ballroom
10/22 - San Francisco, CA @ August Hall
10/24 - Los Angeles, CA @ Fonda Theatre
Track listing:
1. Keep On Dancing
2. Like I Say (I runaway)
3. Method Actor
4. Binding
5. Mutations
6. Ready for Sun (touch)
7. Call It Love
8. Faith’s Late
9. Made Out Of Memory
10. Just A Western
11. Wingspan
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