Mali Velasquez Explained

Mali Velasquez is an American indie folk musician based in Nashville, Tennessee.^[1]

History

After spending her childhood living between two Texas small towns, Amalia "Mali" Velasquez moved to Nashville to pursue a career in music.^{[2] [3]} She released her debut single titled "Tore" on July 18, 2023.^[4] She announced in September 2023 plans to release her debut album, titled I'm Green. ^[5] The second single, "Bobby", was released in August 2023.^[6] Her album I'm Green was released on October 13, 2023.^[7] The album received positive reviews.^{[8] [9] [10] [11]}

The album was named one of Paste's "30 Best Debut Albums of 2023".^[12]

In 2024, Velasquez embarked on a co-headlining tour with Bloomsday.^[13]

Musical Influence

Mali's music has been associated with the indie folk genre. Her sound is influenced by a fusion of indie, country, and folk artists, such as Waylon Jennings and Neil Young.

Discography

Source:

Studio Albums

• I'm Green (2023)

Singles

• "Tore" (2023)
• "Bobby" (2023)
• "Shove" (2023)
• "Medicine" (2023)

Notes and References

1. Web site: Hatfield . Amanda . Mali Velasquez announces 2024 US tour + shows with A. Savage . . 25 November 2023.
2. Web site: Pappis . Konstantinos . Artist Spotlight: Mali Velasquez . 16 October 2023 . . 3 October 2024.
3. News: Solano . Sophia . 2024-02-07 . Mali Velasquez's lush, raw debut album is a portrait of grief . 2024-06-22 . Washington Post . en-US . 0190-8286.
4. Web site: Mali Velasquez . 2024-06-22 . Mali Velasquez . en.
5. Web site: Hatfield . Amanda . Mali Velasquez preps debut LP; stream new single "Shove" . BrooklynVegan . 25 November 2023.
6. Web site: PREMIERE: Mali Velasquez Releases "Bobby" . Paste . 25 November 2023.
7. Web site: Mali Velasquez . 2024-06-22 . Lucky Bird Media . en-US.
8. Web site: Dawson . Madelyn . Mali Velasquez Marks Her Own Arrival on I'm Green . . 25 November 2023.
9. Web site: Moody . Mark . Mali Velasquez: I'm Green . . 25 November 2023.
10. Web site: LaPierre . Megan . Mali Velasquez Embarks on a Series of Beginnings with 'I'm Green' . . 25 November 2023.
11. Web site: Sacher . Andrew . Notable Releases of the Week (10/13) . BrooklynVegan . 25 November 2023.
12. Web site: Mitchell . Matt . The 30 Best Debut Albums of 2023 . . 3 October 2024.
13. Web site: Wartman . Julia . Horn welcomes Bloomsday, Mali Velasquez for midweek gig . 3 October 2024 . . 3 October 2024.