One of the most powerful voices in Aotearoa music, Deva Mahal, is teasing a new project with the release of the devastatingly beautiful single Sometimes Good.
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Sultry and sexy, Sometimes Good captures the vulnerability and depth of Deva’s songwriting and showcases her unmistakable, jaw-dropping vocal. It also comes with a potent message.
“People can fool you for only so long before you see past their 20 percent. This is for all the people who have held onto something or someone that wasn’t good for you. For those who accepted the breadcrumbs instead of waiting for the whole damn meal,” says Deva.
“We all wanna be loved and find real connection and it’s out there to find once we stop accepting the bare minimum. Sometimes… they are just a bad person… who’s sometimes good.”
Deva started writing Sometimes Good when she was living in New Orleans but only finished it last year. “It took me until last year to find all the words I wanted to say. It’s like it took me that long to get to the truth of what I wanted to say. To write the letter to myself, I needed to hear,” she says.
Sometimes Good is the latest in a series of singles released by Deva as she builds to revealing her highly-anticipated new EP, created alongside Christchurch-born producer and artist Chris Wethey, as well as Andy Kravitz (Grammy Album of the Year nominee for his work on Andre 3000’s new album). The EP is due out in 2026 and includes the already-released APRA Silver Scroll 2025 finalist ‘South Coast’ and the steamy R&B ballad ‘Need’.
The project features collaborations with London-based writer/producer Estère, producer/guitarist Ashton Sellars, Latin Grammy Award-winning band Flor de Toloache (Mireya Ramos, Chey Fiol), Alan Markley, Jacob Bills, Lydia Cole, Iris Little, and London pianist Ollie Rockberger (Laura Mvula). Stay tuned on Deva’s socials for news on the upcoming release and for touring dates.
About Deva:
Born with the blues in her blood, Deva Mahal has forged a rare blend of masterful songwriting, breathtaking vocal talent, and soulful production. Her ability to convey both profound joy and deep sorrow through her lyrical and melodic compositions often leaves audiences moved to tears and overflowing with emotion.
Raised in Kaua’i, Hawai’i and discovering her voice in New Zealand, Deva solidified her artistic vision before making her mark in New York City. She released her debut album RUN DEEP in 2018, followed by a string of successful singles and independent projects.
Deva’s career has taken her from iconic stages around the world to the big screen, including a role in David O. Russell’s acclaimed film American Hustle, alongside Christian Bale, Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence, and Robert De Niro. Her voice is also featured on the soundtrack of The Experimenter (starring Winona Ryder and Peter Sarsgaard). She has performed at renowned venues and festivals such as the Hollywood Bowl, Carnegie Hall, Bonnaroo, and the Montreal Jazz Festival.
A four-time finalist for the APRA Silver Scroll and a 2019 A2IM Indie Award nominee, Deva also contributed to Ledisi’s Grammy-winning album THE WILD CARD. She performed at the 2021 Biden-Harris Inauguration and the New Zealand rally for Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, and was featured on the soundtrack for the Selena Gomez and Stacey Abrams documentary.
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