Emily Mulenga’s DIY debut EP "I Saw This And Thought Of You" dazzles
With I Saw This And Thought Of You, Emily Mulenga makes a striking entrance into the world of music, one that feels both intimate and expansive. The London-based visual artist and classically trained musician delivers a five-track EP that captures the joy, melancholy, and tenderness of human connection, all under the glistening lens of dance floor euphoria. It’s a debut that crackles with originality, brimming with emotional nuance and pop playfulness.
At its core, this is a project rooted in contrasts: upbeat but introspective, lighthearted yet sincere, sugar-coated on the surface but rich in its emotional undercurrent. Mulenga draws from a vibrant palette of electronic pop subgenres—bubblegum dance, house, hyperpop, electro-pop—and somehow folds them into a cohesive, glittering whole. Her self-production is impressively clean yet delightfully unpredictable, bringing a touch of bedroom-pop whimsy to a landscape that still feels polished and carefully constructed.
The synth work here is a highlight across all five tracks as it’s lush, layered, and joyously maximalist without being overstuffed. There’s an 80’s-esque glimmer that peeks through the production, but it’s paired with hypermodern instincts and an almost futuristic sheen. The result feels like dancing with nostalgia under strobe lights in a digital dreamscape.
Her voice is a guiding light through the record’s sonic twists and turns—sometimes deadpan and playful, sometimes achingly earnest. It’s this balance that defines I Saw This And Thought Of You while every emotional moment is delivered with the kind of light touch that feels uniquely real. There’s humor in her storytelling, but also genuine vulnerability. She doesn’t over-explain or dramatize; she trusts the listener to meet her halfway.
The project’s DIY roots give it even more charm. Made entirely in her bedroom, the EP radiates authenticity. There’s a rawness to the experience, not in terms of technical quality which is high, but in spirit. You can hear the freedom in each track, the unfiltered creative joy that comes from an artist producing for no one but herself, and yet somehow speaking directly to everyone. It’s a love letter to feeling—feeling silly, feeling sad, feeling seen.
In the saturated world of electronic pop, I Saw This And Thought Of You stands out as something fresh, not because it reinvents the wheel, but because it brings heart back into the machine. Mulenga understands the language of pop, but she speaks it in her own dialect, with humor, intimacy, and care. Her debut is more than a collection of songs—it’s a vibe, a mood, a moment. And it’s one that lingers.
She’s arrived and absolutel hit the mark! You’ll want to keep this EP close. Listen in, follow along, and stay tuned for plenty more by clicking those links below. Enjoy!
Listen to “I Saw This And Thought Of You”
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