![]() ![]() As the album began to take shape Liu read the traditional Chinese folklore writings of Pu Songling and joined local East and Southeast Asian groups which allowed her to bond with people who had had similar experiences growing up. I tried doing things that would make me like less Chinese somehow. I am Chinese and I am owning it she explains. As a child she would often shy away from traditions and urge herself into the blur of a crowd. The writing process of Rotten Bun for an Eggless Century prompted Liu to explore more of her Hong Kong heritage allowing a space for acceptance and celebration. ![]() A kitchen sink reality versus a more fantastical place. Theres a meandering between two worlds she says. Now with the help of Dama Scout bandmate Luciano Rossi as co-producer Lius first solo full-length builds upon these previous worlds to form a blossoming more upbeat patchwork of lo-fi percussion poignant lyricism and oddly alluring arrangements. As the front person of UK indie-rock trio Dama Scout Liu effortlessly navigates a disorientating genre-bending sonic landscape with a playful gentle dexterity. Rotten Bun for an Eggless Century is a reflection of everyone and everything that made us who we are.On her 2021 solo EP a wonderful thing vomits Father/Daughter Liu was praised for her seamless integration of darkened often ominous instrumentation and pillowy-soft vocals. ![]() This isnt a character formed from a desire to escape or flee the real world but rather a way to submerge even deeper into ourselves. On her debut full-length Rotten Bun for an Eggless Century Liu utilizes chopped-up soundscapes delicate industrial ambience and sweet pop melodies to introduce a character-a guide-who can be stretched across worlds to offer the catharsis of patience perseverance and understanding. As Mui Zyu Hong Kong British artist Eva Liu navigates the tricky territory of ever-changing identity merging fantasy and folklore to create a stage for self-acceptance and deliverance. ![]()
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