Sweden is a fertile breeding ground for cool electro-pop acts. The Scandinavian nation gave us Robyn, The Knife, Lykke Li, and Mila Nile. Mila might not be a household name, yet, but this Swedish-born, now Sydney-based talent is one to watch. Her debut EP Do You Remember That? dropped today, and you’re going to want to take a listen.
The EP is a deeply personal collection of songs with introspective lyrics wrapped up in catchy melodies that are guaranteed to get stuck in your hand. You’ll be tapping your toes along from the first notes of the opening track “Break My Heart to the Beat.” There’s more sassiness in the nostalgic single “Old School Calling” and the defiant closer, “Don’t Need Your Love.” Mila’s not afraid to show her vulnerability though. The penultimate track “Daughter” is a powerful ballad about what it’s like to be separated from loved ones during this pandemic.
With Do You Remember? Mila Nile shows she’s a pop force to be reckoned with, and so much more. This EP has some sombre moments, but its bops and bangers are just what you need to get through this pandemic. It’s out now on all your favourite digital platforms. Mila hopes will launch her EP at the Oxford Art Factory Gallery in Sydney on October 1. Get your tickets here.
Images used with permission from Mila Nile