It sometimes helps an artistโs career to go a little โoff brandโ to demonstrate versatility. Thatโs definitely the case with mazieโs uncharacteristically subdued new track โitโs not me (itโs u)โ.
Most people think of mazie as the manic musician who has given us trippy delights like โgirls just wanna have sexโ and โdumb dumbโ. The latter has garnered more than 100 million streams and was featured in the soundtrack of last yearโs hit movie Do Revenge.
In contrast, โitโs not me (itโs u)โ has an intimate, Wolf Alice-like feel with a gorgeous, cascading melody. The song was produced by Elie Rizk, who was mazieโs childhood friend in Baltimore before the pair moved to Los Angeles.
Says mazie: โThis song is the epitome of avoidant attachment style and an exploration into losing โthe sparkโ with the person you love most. It is brutally honest and really allowed me to hold up a mirror to myself and reflect on the hypocritical BS I bring into my relationships.โ
The new single provides ample proof that mazieโs debut album blotter baby (dropping in late February) will feature far more than the endearingly ditzy songs sheโs known for. โitโs not me (itโs u)โ marks an exciting new chapter in this kinetic performerโs career.
Listen to โitโs not me (itโs u)โ below, or find it on the streamers.
mazie’s debut album blotter baby comes out on February 24. Follow mazie on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and TikTok.
