After a series of previous EPs, Mimi Barks has finally announced her debut full-length album, This Is Doom Trap, which will be released on 26th September via Silent Cult.
Along with details of her new album, Mimi has also gifted us with her first preview, “FSU” (which stands for “Fuck Shit Up”). The artist spoke about her inspiration and the meaning behind the song:
“Things must end for a new door to open and the wrong door will close for the right path to be revealed It’s funny how I wrote this track inspired by me constantly fucking up relationships with people I engage or work with. As a butterfly can cause a storm by flapping its wings several weeks earlier, with my wings… much more like those of a Pterosaurs. Makes me wonder if I’m the mad person or if I’m just following the path that’s been laid out for me, playing my part in this chaos theory.”
Watch the video for the new single “FSU”:
Mimi Barks also spoke about her new project:
“The Awakening or the pain-body?. THIS IS DOOM TRAP. Welcome to a sonic journey through my pain-body and a guide on how to deal with it. The only way out is through. But everything is rhythm and you’ll find yourself where you began eventually, on a slightly higher plane with new but similar challenges.”
Check out the powerful cover of This Is Doom Trap:
2023 has been a big year for Mimi, with performances at Download Festival, 2000trees and Graspop among the highlights. Now, with the details of her album, it looks like we can look forward to an equal or even better year. For the time being, the artist will be embarking on a UK and European tour with Yonaka in March. You can check out her tour dates and get your tickets here.
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Photo courtesy of Jack Defroand.
