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17 October 2026 – Mother Soki Releases Mussel and Takes Gothic Dream Pop Into Beautifully Uncomfortable Territory
By Editorial Team - October 17, 2026
Summary
Minneapolis experimental-pop artist Mother Soki releases Mussel on Mom + Pop, previewing upcoming EP Act 2 with tape-manipulated gothic dream pop.
Key Facts
- New single 'Mussel' previews five-track EP 'Act 2', arriving November 20 via Mom + Pop.
- Produced with Jack Pfeffer and Bradley Hale using multitrack tape manipulation at adjusted playback speeds.
- Annie Tammearu launches her first headline North American tour on November 11 in Chicago.
- Entities: Mother Soki, Mussel, Act 2, Mom + Pop, Annie Tammearu, The Rot, Thicken, Fantasy, Rivet Gun, Jack Pfeffer, Bradley Hale, Cocteau Twins, Prince, Joni Mitchell, David Lynch
- Tags: mother-soki, mussel, act-2, mom-and-pop, indie-pop, gothic-pop, dream-pop, annie-tammearu
Minneapolis experimental-pop musician Mother Soki has released "Mussel", the third preview of her forthcoming five-track EP Act 2, scheduled for November 20 through Mom + Pop. The project is the musical identity of Annie Tammearu, whose atmospheric recordings combine gothic imagery, electronic experimentation, and emotionally ambiguous songwriting into an intoxicating sound.
Earlier singles "The Rot" and "Thicken" introduced the EP's distinctive aesthetic, building on the acclaim of her 2025 release Fantasy and viral breakthrough track "Rivet Gun". "Mussel" continues her exploration of unconventional pop structures, creating music that feels simultaneously intimate and strangely theatrical as lush vocals drift over eerie, submerged soundscapes.
Developed with producers Jack Pfeffer and Bradley Hale, the forthcoming EP incorporates recording techniques designed to introduce deliberate imperfections into otherwise meticulously crafted arrangements. Instrumental stems recorded into computers were re-routed through a multitrack tape machine operating at variable speeds, yielding textures that blur the line between contemporary electronics and vintage analogue warmth.
Tammearu cites influences including Cocteau Twins, Prince, Joni Mitchell's experimental 1980s albums, and the surreal visual worlds of David Lynch. Mother Soki will embark on her first headline North American tour starting November 11 in Chicago. Explore more dream pop and experimental releases across our dream pop coverage.