Maali by Maali

The album 'Maali' is a collection of songs written over the past ten years, woven with deeply personal stories, emotional vocal performances, and rich yet subtle arrangements.
Each track began as an intimate acoustic sketch, later brought to life through collaboration with top-tier musicians. The result is music that feels organic, authentic, and contemporary at the same time.
 
- All of my songs are connected to specific moments I’ve lived through and experienced. That’s why the album doesn’t follow a single theme — it’s more of a collection of songs shaped by my life experiences over the past ten years - says Maali.
 
As a songwriter, Maali merges influences of American folk, indie-pop, and alternative folk, carefully balancing the simplicity of acoustic guitar and voice with layered arrangements enriched by instrumental nuance. Guided by the aesthetics of artists like Bon Iver — yet with a distinct voice of his own — Maali creates music that breathes, where vulnerability and strength coexist.
 
- I never aimed for a specific genre — my focus was always on acoustic guitar and vocals. The rest of the album’s identity was shaped by the musicians I collaborated with. Through their interpretation, the songs gained new colors and emotions. I’m truly glad their unique artistic expression comes through in every note - he adds.
 
The album was recorded at Sunday Studio in Croatia and mastered by renowned engineer Carl Saff in Chicago — giving the project a polished, world-class production finish.
 

Record Label from Croatia focused on new wave musicians, especially pop, jazz, blues, singer/songwriter

Authentic performers prone to artistic expression with high quality audio production

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