Maya Unagi invites you into a world where music moves with the gentle pace of unfolding spring, offering a welcome respite from the relentless rush of today’s music landscape. Her new single, “Stumbling,” is a slow-burning ballad that feels like both a balm and a quiet triumph—an invitation to slow down, breathe, and find solace in stillness. Distributed by Decent Music PR, this evocative track is lifted from her forthcoming EP, Pieces, due in July 2025, promising a deeply personal and expansive listening experience.
As you listen to “Stumbling,” you enter a space crafted by a South Asian-American artist who grew up in the culturally rich and ever-shifting Bay Area. Maya’s music serves as both refuge and gentle rebellion—lush and emotional, yet unapologetically unhurried. With roots deeply planted in classical music and enriched by jazz and R&B influences, her sound bridges the past and the future, inviting you to linger in the moment. This single is a whispered conversation between Maya’s past, present, and future selves, filled with analog textures, delicate strings, and soft percussion that create a warm and intimate atmosphere.
When you experience “Stumbling,” you find a gentle reminder to trust life’s slower rhythms, to forgive the versions of yourself you have outgrown, and to discover peace amid uncertainty. Maya’s role as composer, producer, and keys player on the track adds a personal layer to the music, which is further enriched by an outstanding ensemble of collaborators. Produced by Curran Sinha, known for working with Noname and Common, the single features bass by Karim Hutton and harp by Sara Kawai, whose experience with artists like Miley Cyrus and Ravyn Lenae brings a unique, delicate texture to the song.
Looking ahead to the full Pieces EP, the collaborations continue with industry talents like Itai Shapira, Bubby Lewis, Aaron Liao, and Sara Kawai—each contributing to Maya’s evolving sonic palette. You can expect the EP to unfold slowly and thoughtfully, much like the single, with songs that bloom gradually and ask you to pause, reflect, and feel deeply.
Maya Unagi’s artistry stands apart in an industry obsessed with fleeting virality and endless scrolling. Instead, her music dares to breathe, making “Stumbling” perfect for quiet May morning strolls, relaxing park hangs, or the gentle moments in between when life feels tender and authentic. With over 200k collective streams on digital platforms and a history of meaningful collaborations—including opening for (O) at San Francisco’s Great American Music Hall, featuring in Peloton Yoga, and working with Slate Digital as a producer—Maya offers you not just songs but experiences that linger.
If you seek music that refuses to rush and instead offers layers of heart and harmony, “Stumbling” and the upcoming Pieces EP await you as a sanctuary, a love letter across time, wrapped in strings and stillness.
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