Mal Murphy is a Mankato, MN-based singer-songwriter who released her first, and highly anticipated, EP in December of 2023 entitled, “Grow Up.” Her sound is decidedly Americana-–acoustic accompanying rich vocals with an occasional harmonica. The development of Mal’s style was inspired by greats such as Brandi Carlile, Gregory Alan Iskob, Jade Bird, and Ani DiFranco. Mal’s voice is clear, bright, and powerful, known for snapping the casual listener in a noisy bar to allegiance. Her wide-ranged,versatile voice blends well in duets or charms as a passionate and charismatic solo artist. Mal’s many loyal and diverse followers gather to hear her pour new light into well loved classic covers, or to hear her traverse new landscapes with her original songs.