MALI — MAALAVIKA MANOJ
Biography for press use. Both versions below are cleared to run as-is.
Enquiries: malimanojmusic@gmail.com


SHORT (48 words)

Mali is the alias of Maalavika Manoj — singer, songwriter, composer and
producer. She won the MTV Europe Music Award for Best Indian Act in 2024, was
the first Indian artist selected for Spotify's RADAR programme, and has played
Wembley Arena, Le Zenith and the first edition of Lollapalooza India.


LONG (131 words)

Mali is the alias of Maalavika Manoj — singer, songwriter, composer and
producer. Her discography has created international ripples, winning the MTV
Europe Music Award for Best Indian Act in 2024 and taking her from Wembley
Arena to Le Zenith to the first edition of Lollapalooza India.

She was the first Indian artist selected for Spotify's RADAR programme, has
been featured by the BBC in the documentary Rhythms of India, and opened for
Ed Sheeran on the Bengaluru leg of The Mathematics Tour. A Forbes 30 Under 30
inductee, she has carved a distinctive niche in the indie scene, crafting
compelling productions through personal narratives.

Her music has been described as the lovechild of Fleetwood Mac and Radiohead —
a vintage sound amalgamating with contemporary sonic ease.


ONE-LINE DESCRIPTOR

Mali — singer, songwriter, composer and producer.