Meet Désirée Mishoe, known by her moniker May The Muse, and her latest track Diamonds or Pearls. Produced by Justin Hawkins of The Darkness, the song critiques hollow apologies in relationships, with lyrics addressing the futility of flowers and gifts as tokens to excuse misbehavior.

A US/German/Danish artist raised in Belgium, May The Muse describes the track as a rediscovered gem:
“This was a long-forgotten composition I unearthed recently. It started as a chord sequence I used for guitar practice. At some point, I must have thought, ‘I should write a song with these chords,’ spent half an hour on it, and then forgot about it.”

Celebrated for her intense creativity (Clash) and bewitching vocals (The Line of Best Fit), May The Muse has earned critical acclaim. In 2021, she performed on A COLORS SHOW and went on to play prestigious festivals such as Montreux Jazz Festival, Melt!, and Reeperbahn. She’s shared the stage with artists like The Avalanches, Ibeyi, and Joep Beving, and her music has been featured in Netflix series like Dark and Riverdale.

With forthcoming releases, May The Muse shifts from her sparse neo-soul roots toward a dynamic blend of rock, goth, and country, all produced by Hawkins.

The track Diamonds or Pearls could find a home on Spotify playlists like Fresh Finds Pop, Pop Rock Mix, and Alt Pop.