Watch: Simple Like That by Malaika

Malaika Simple Like That With low slung bass and light vocals, the new single from Malaika is built around contrast. On Simple Like That, the Dorset-raised, London-based artist brings together elements of grunge instrumentation with a dream-pop aesthetic. Beyond the kind of bass Kim Deal would be happy with, drums punch with the vinegar of a garage rock outfit. In contrast, pillowy soft synths bring a feeling of innocence, as Malaika’s angelic performance floats on the surface. The tension is right there in her performance, the delivery honey-sweet, yet the lyrics simmer with disappointment. Simple Like That is taken from Malaika’s debut EP, Dye My Hair Dark In The Summer, a release that deals with the reality of becoming an adult, as the artist describes: ‘Dye My Hair Dark In The Summer is an EP that encapsulates the last six months of my life. It’s about being a girl in your 20s and finding the fun in this world despite its hardships.’ Check out Simple Like That below, and listen to…