Singer, songwriter, composer and producer.
Spaceship
Her new single, out 30 September 2026.
Maalavika Manoj
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 Zénith 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 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.
Albums and EPs
Singles
Live
| 17 Jan 2027 | Jakarta |
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| 31 Jan 2027 | Mumbai |
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Store
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Caution to the Wind
The whole discography
Press kit
Mali’s music is a classic sound with contemporary ease.
- MTV Europe Music Award: Best Indian Act, 2024
- Forbes 30 Under 30 inductee
- Spotify RADAR: the first Indian artist selected for the programme
- BBC: featured in the documentary Rhythms of India, and in a live news broadcast during the pandemic
- Fortnite: Semi Automatic Butane on Radio Underground
- Apple Music India: met Tim Cook at the unveiling of India’s first Apple Store
- Opening act for Ed Sheeran, Bengaluru leg of The Mathematics Tour
- Wembley Arena, London
- Le Zénith, Paris
- SXSW Sydney · Music Matters, Singapore
- Lollapalooza India: first edition
- Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre, Mumbai: inaugural event
“Mali continues to be one of the most innovative singer-songwriters the country has to offer. Her evocative and thought-provoking lyricism, coupled with her angelic vocals and creative production choices, make her stand out as one of the most exciting musicians in the industry.”
“She isn’t one to romanticise and sugarcoat things; instead, she holds it honest by highlighting the downside.”
“… now one of the most recognised faces in the English music circuit in India.”