M8RIARCHY Releases Sex-Positive Dance Floor Banger ‘BODY’A celebration of sensuality and self-expression
Aptly named Naarm/Melbourne based artist and producer m8riarchy commands the speakers & stage with her enrapturing vocals and extensive resume.
Her latest single ‘Body’ journeys through sexuality, self-expression and freedom. It’s an invigorating and playful celebration of all things vulnerable. Channeling the likes of Calvin Harris & Robyn, ‘Body’ signals the high energy & spirit of classic dance-pop anthems.
Garnering over 30 million streams on Spotify, m8riarchy has lent her vocals to Shouse’s hit record ‘Won’t Forget You’ and toured across Australia with the duo. Sharing the stages of Groovin The Moo, The Australian Open and Sydney New Year's Eve 2021 on ABC TV, later this year m8riarchy will join Shouse for Portugal’s MEO Sudoeste Festival.
The euphoric tone of ‘Body’ is set with opening words “Enjoy yourself.” Shimmering synths & deep basslines cultivate a sparkling soundscape through which m8riarchy’s vocals shine.
Exploring the relationship between confidence and seduction, m8riarchy’s timbre is exceptionally unique and lies in a similar vein to Nyxen, Aluna, Kota Banks, and CXlOE.
“Body is a sex-positive dancefloor banger that explores pleasure and connection. I wanted to create a euphoric symphony that invites listeners to celebrate the joys of sensuality, sexuality, playfulness and self-expression.” m8riarchy.
m8riarchy co-writes and co-produces the track alongside Matthew Hadley (Total Giovanni). Mixed by Matthew, the track was then mastered by Stuart Hawkes (Metropolis). Speaking of the process of creating ‘Body’ she says,
“I wrote Body ten years ago and struggled with the production to the point where I had given up on ever releasing it. Matt expressed interest in collaborating and, given our similar tastes in dance music, it worked out perfectly for us to bring Body to life together.” m8riarchy
m8riarchy is an immensely talented, highly-skilled producer, committed to redefining the Australian music landscape and promoting women in the space alongside names such as Ninajirachi, Nina Las Vegas and Surusinghe.
m8riarchy has taken her live synthesis and soaring vocals to festival stages like Gaytimes, Brunswick Music Festival, and Melbourne Music Week as well as headline shows at treasured Melbourne venues Colour, The Gasometer and The Evelyn.
‘Body’ possesses that special power that whisks you away to a dreamland of m8riarchy’s creation. Invoking an undulating dancefloor of hazy smoke, and pulsing lights, ‘Body’ is a celebration of self-love. It is this exact atmosphere that the visualiser (below evokes)
PRAISE FOR M8RIARCHY
“Comparative to that of any renowned 90s RnB songstress, she harbours a Jorja Smith-esque warmth to her voice that sets her apart from all other live performers within Naarm.”
Form Music
“m8riarchy is an artist who carves light and shade through her palette of layering percussive synthesized snaps with twinkling arpeggiations to hone a sound that is vulnerable and visceral.”
Broaderlines
“m8riarchy as an artist worth keeping an eye on, with a commanding yet still vulnerable voice and an ear for progressive, intricate electronic production. We can't get enough.”
Purple Sneakers
“Also a producer and sound engineer, m8riarchy’s mastery across the layers of her music is quickly made clear, as the experimental nuances bond together over an inviting melody and vibrant groove.”
Best Before
“m8riarchy showing off some vocal prowess on this one and backing it up with a springy, head-nodding beat.”
Dave Ruby Howe, triple j Unearthed
“Feeling buzzed after this - Iconic sounds! Vocal dexterity! Can feel the love for dancefloor solidarity and authentic tones throughout your work”
Steph Hughes, triple j
