Crystal Murray

2020’s EP ‘I Was Wrong’ tipped Crystal Murray as a mercurial star, expanding the boundaries of neo-soul with taut, yet tapestry-like lyricism and intoxicating soundscapes. The fact that she started writing this when she was only 15 just makes the whole experience even more impressive. Her 2021 COLORS studio performance of ‘BOSS’ enchanted audiences, her hypnotic cool and honeyed voice centre stage, as a shimmering love letter to sisterhood.

This led into her frenetic second EP, 2022’s ‘Twisted Bases’, where Crystal explores her themes deftly – her messy relationships, her vulnerabilities, various personas tried on and divested in youth. There is a clear evolution: lyrical maturation, creative curiosity, and a rebellious sonic palette.

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