Watch the music video for “Slowburner” here
Emerging artist meelu sets the tone for a year of music with her debut single and music video “Slowburner,” releasing today, 24 June, across all major streaming platforms. Born in South Africa and now based in the UK, Meelu is carving out a space of her own—where deep feeling meets irresistible rhythm.
Blending acoustic storytelling with the energy of UK drum and bass, “Slowburner” introduces Meelu’s signature sound: emotion you can move to. The track pulses with poetic lyrics, twangy folk guitars, and a relentless backbeat, transforming the pain of mistimed connection into something vibrant and danceable.
“I’m an overthinker, it hurts like hell,” meelu sings—setting the emotional tone of a song that is both intimate and alive. By the final line, “I’m a slowburner, baby,” she flips heartbreak into self-assurance: they never took the time to know her. Their loss.
The Music Video: Wild, Raw, and Real
True to the spirit of the song, the “Slowburner” music video was made with no crew, no glam—just a backpack and a camera. Shot in one day in the mountains while camping, the video was created by meelu and her brother, hiking between takes, swimming in rivers, and dodging baboons who occasionally stole the scene.
The result is visceral, spontaneous, and sacred, capturing the essence of someone trying to slow down a runaway feeling. Time-lapse choruses give visual rhythm to the song’s emotional urgency.
Watch the music video for “Slowburner” here
Meet meelu: A New Voice with a Rising Pulse
Influenced by the UK’s underground drum and bass scene, meelu blends hypnotic rhythms with the vulnerability of folk, building songs that are lyric-led and movement-ready. “Slowburner” marks the first in a year-long series of releases that promise to make people feel deeply—and dance through it.
Despite releasing her first track only now, meelu’s live credentials already speak volumes:
Live Highlights Include:
- Y Not Festival (UK)
- Splashy Fen (South Africa)
- The Great Escape Showcase Festival (UK)
- Tramlines Festival (UK)
- Support for Goodluck, Jeremy Loops, and Casey Lowry on tour
- Sold-out debut headline show in London
meelu’s “Slowburner” isn’t just a song—it’s a mission statement. One that sets the pace for a year of releases where catharsis meets rhythm and where every beat is a reason to keep moving.
Connect with meelu:
https://www.instagram.com/meelumusic/
https://www.tiktok.com/@meelumusic
https://www.youtube.com/@meelumusic
[pictured: Cover Artwork for “Slowburner”]
