We found out some more about genre-crossing artist MavAngelo following the release of his soothing new single ‘FadingSkies’
An artist who has built a sound from a wide range of influences that does a great job of showcasing his uniqueness and guile as an artist, UK based MavAngelo is somebody who is firmly in his own lane when it comes to modern music, and his expansive blend of flavours within his sound makes for a listening experience that feels as creative and fascinating as it is thoughtful and resonating.
A great showcase of this is his subtle recent single ‘FadingSkies’, a track that has the wistful and engrossing appeal of Korean and Japanese city pop while having this over-aching feeling of nostalgia and reflection as he explores feelings of longing for more innocent times through a warm, melancholy lens. There is a really comforting and soothing feel to the track throughout that feels resonating, and we had a chat with MavAngelo to find out a bit more about the release and the artist’s journey on the whole.
Who TF is MavAngelo?
MavAngelo is an independent artist from South West England. He first launched his Spotify page with guitar-only prog rock/metal instrumentals, but his hands couldn’t quite keep up with the prog gods shredding in 11/8 at breakneck speeds. Too introverted to collaborate with others (he mainly hangs out with his dog), he decided to handle vocals himself, despite not having the range of Spencer Sotelo from Periphery. Growing up in a karaoke-heavy, booze culture, he shifted from all black outfits to a more eclectic style that mixes dark tones with pastel colors.
This time fr, he is an artist who finally chose to be vulnerable with his fragility, imperfection and expression. A musician who once struggled to express his true self, MavAngelo has transformed into an independent artist. Now, he explores his path through music centered on themes of trauma, nostalgia, and the deep emotions of someone raised to “tuck everything in” and keep it hidden. His journey is one of self-discovery, finally allowing his raw, unfiltered experiences to shape his art. Combining lofi, rock, progressive music, jazz, blues, and a bit of RnB, MavAngelo is a definition of an eclectic artist.
How long have you been making music?
I’ve been making music since university that was a decade ago (yay unc energy), but I officially became an artist about a year ago—just enough time to convince myself it wasn’t a phase.
Why do you make music?
Music has always been my therapy. The coping mechanism that carried me through the not-so-great parts of growing up. It was the one companion no human could ever really match. Feeling unlucky in life? I’d hit the B.B. King, John Mayer, SRV playlist. Feeling like I could conquer the world? Dream Theater, Polyphia, and Periphery were already waiting. Feeling moody? Don’t worry, just leave me alone — Joji, Novo Amor, and Mac DeMarco start having a group chat inside my head.
I make music because I want to be that companion for someone else. I want to be the voice sitting behind their left ear on a rough day, saying, ‘You’re not alone, bro.’ If my songs can do that — then I’m not just making art, I’m basically giving people emotional hugs in 3 minutes and 20 seconds.
What are your biggest influences?
Hmm, really hard to answer as there are lots of influences that shaped how I perceive what I hear. I grew up heavily listening to Blues, classic Jazz, and Classic Rock that turned to a steadfast amount of Progressive Metal. Later on in life, I felt like just wanted to chill and listen peacefully that turned my ears to Japanese City Pop, Lo-fi, and Indie Music.
What would you say has been your best moment so far?
One of my biggest milestones so far was the moment I finally hit the release button for my debut — the moment I chose to share my insecurities with the world and let my own voice lead the music. It followed months of overthinking, doubt, and the internal reminder that I already had a stable career to fall back on. For six months, it was a tug of war between releasing the song or keeping it to myself, and choosing to let it go became a defining step in my journey as an artist.
How would you describe your sound to somebody unfamiliar with it?
I’d describe my sound as if all of my musical heroes (mentioned above) gathered at a campsite to make a song together — each bringing their own genre, blending it, and deciding to be nostalgic at the same time.
What’s your dream “I’ve made it” moment?
My dream ‘I’ve made it’ moment? Honestly, the day I finally get to retire the scrubs and the stethoscope. The moment I can stop healing people with medicine and start healing them with music instead — way fewer night shifts, way more sadboy riffs.
We love your new single ‘FadingSkies’, what more can you tell us about it?
FadingSkies serves as a personal letter to emotions and memories I tucked away long ago. As life’s responsibilities became more real, the holiday season gradually felt like just another set of days — wake up, get through the routine, and repeat under the same sky. But this year, something shifted.
I was reminded of the innocence that once made this season feel magical. I remembered the quiet joy of being wrapped in pajamas, living in my own little world, allowed to stay up all night only during this time of year eating festive meals, playing, having fun, and opening gifts. That warmth and wonder stayed with me, and FadingSkies is a tribute to that feeling.
What else do you have planned for the near future?
I’m planning to drop a new single every month, all around nostalgic Indie Rock, Indie Dream Pop, and Indie Folk — basically building the MavAngelo starter pack one track at a time.
Think of it like this: a Joji–Novo Amor copycat trying to sneak into the rock genre, while John Petrucci and John Mayer quietly photobomb the pastel aesthetic. That’s pretty much the blueprint.
And finally, who is your biggest fan right now?
I wish I could name a Laura, John, or Paul but i’m barely there.
My wife has supported this journey from the very beginning. She understood that it would demand time, energy, money, and effort, yet she chose to stay, encourage me, and allow me to grow into the artist I’m becoming. And then there’s my dog, Biscoff — always by my side, quietly judging the out-of-tune moments in the studio, but choosing to stay anyway.
