Mute US are delighted to announce the signing of Ora the Molecule and the release of their debut album, Human Safari. Out July 23rd on limited edition double orange vinyl, cd and digital formats. Ora the Molecule is a multinational avant-pop trio made up Norgwegian singer and band leader Nora Schjelderup, London-based drummer Sju Smatanova, and German synth player Jan Blumentrath. Together, they create an unexpected sound combining timeless nostalgia, smooth pop, and retro electronica. Ora the Molecule are united by a mutual love of dance music, all three of them DJing italo, electronica and techno. These electronic sounds are blended with the 80’s influences of Kraftwerk and Suzanne Vega. The lead single “Creator†is a jubilant exaltation of life featuring a triumphant chorus with a bright marimba motif. It’s a new sound in the pop music landscape featuring emotional Calypso-tinged melodies and dance oriented beats. Prior to signing with Mute, Ora the Molecule self released 7 singles and had a sync use for “Sugar†on the Netflix series, Messiah (Season 1 Ep. 9). The album cover and physical packaging of Human Safari showcases the beautiful watercolor artwork of french artist Lola Favre.
Install our app to receive notifications when new upcoming releases are added.

Recommended equipment and accessories
-
Pro-Ject Phono Box DC Pre-Amp
Compact, high-performance phono preamplifier for both MM and MC cartridges, delivering a clean, detailed signal with minimal noise.
-
Pro-Ject Debut Carbon EVO
Featuring a one-piece carbon fiber tonearm, precision-tuned motor, and a heavy steel platter with TPE damping, it ensures superior stability and sound quality.
-
Nagaoka MP-110H Cartridge
Features a high-quality elliptical stylus that provides excellent tracking and minimizes distortion, delivering a detailed sound reproduction with an output voltage of 5.0 mV
-
Audioengine A2 Plus
Precision-engineered 2.75-inch woofers and a 0.75-inch silk dome tweeter, featuring built-in DAC and Bluetooth connectivity for seamless integration.
-
Technics SL-1500C Turntable
Features a direct-drive motor, a high-precision tonearm, and a premium MM cartridge, delivering exceptional sound quality
Featured Upcoming Vinyl
-
Astarte Blackdemonium
Sleaszy Rider
November 7, 2025 -
Miguel CAOS
Rca Records
October 24, 2025 -
The Mary Onettes SWORN (Black & White Splatter)
Welfare Sounds & Records
November 14, 2025 -
TEED Always With Me
Totally Enormous, LP
December 5, 2025 -
Tyler Ballgame For The First Time, Again
Rough Trade
January 30, 2026 -
American Nightmare Year One: 25th Anniversary (Black & White Splatter)
Universal UK
December 12, 2025 -
Extortionist Stare Into The Seething Wounds [2xLP]
Unique Leader Orch
November 21, 2025 -
Glimmer Get Weak
Abandon Everything Records
November 7, 2025 -
Rezz As The Pendulum Swings
Virgin Music Group
November 7, 2025 -
Black Crowes Amorica. (Super Deluxe) [5xLP]
American Recordings
November 14, 2025 -
Pentatonix Christmas in the City (Snow Cloud Edition)
Republic Records
October 24, 2025 -
Def Leppard Diamond Star Heroes: Live from Sheffield (Multicolor Splatter) [2xLP]
Mercury Studios
November 21, 2025 -
Kings of Convenience Peace or Love
Pias America
November 21, 2025 -
Radioactivity Time Won't Bring Me Down
Dirtnap Records
October 31, 2025