New Music: Marlhy: Genre-Bending Artist Ignites with "Heatwave"

Marlhy is the mononym for Marlhy Murphy (born June 29, 2002), an American musician, actress, television personality, and internet personality. Hailing from Dallas, Texas, and now based in Los Angeles, Marlhy is a multi-instrumentalist whose musical journey began at age five with drums. She has a diverse background, having performed with bands like The Regrettes, Pretty Little Demons, Zeppos, We're Not Dudes, and Purple Hats and Jetpacks, and even became the youngest performer at South by Southwest (SXSW) at age ten.

As a solo artist, Marlhy focuses on her own project, where she writes, records drums, and co-produces all her solo tracks. Her sound is primarily mainstream pop with alternative and house influences, characterized by earworm melodies, approachable lyrics, and an upbeat tempo. She's known for her ability to craft catchy, feel-good songs with expressive language. Marlhy has also collaborated with numerous EDM artists like Nghtmre, Knock2, and Duke & Jones, showcasing her versatility. She is currently working on her upcoming album, thoughts that keep me up at night, and also composes for film and visual media.

"Heatwave" is a recent single by Marlhy, for which an official music video was released on June 27, 2025. The song is part of her album, the thoughts that keep me up at night deluxe.

Lyrically, "Heatwave" evokes a passionate and intense romantic connection.

The song uses the imagery of a "heatwave" as a metaphor for an all-consuming love that the narrator wishes to prolong indefinitely, even if it means sacrificing everything else. Musically, "Heatwave" is expected to align with Marlhy's pop sensibilities, featuring catchy hooks, engaging melodies, and a vibrant production that encapsulates the fiery passion of its lyrics.

Artist Page: https://www.instagram.com/iammarlhy/