Seven Questions In Heaven With Muj

PHOTO CREDIT: Selin Baykal

Muj is a New York City duo whose kickass video "Got You" was our Song Of The Day earlier this morning. We decided we wanted to know a little bit more about the band, so we spent Seven Questions in Heaven with Allen Hulsey and Emre Atabay.

Describe your music for our readers who may not be familiar with you.
Emre: Muj is a duo with two frontmen. Our music breaks the boundaries of genres and includes everything from electronic to acoustic songs.

Allen: On "Got You" for example, we have included the Saz, a Turkish folk instrument.

Emre: We are a hands-on DIY self-produced band.

Who are your musical influences and idols?
Emre: Queen, Pink Floyd, Radiohead.

Allen: Jimi Hendrix, John Lennon, The Rolling Stones.

What was the first album, cassette, or CD you bought with your own money?
Emre: The first cassette I wanted from my mother was Pavarotti at age 3. I then bought Queen, Michael Jackson, and Prodigy.

Allen: The first CDs I bought were Alice In Chains' Unplugged and Pearl Jam's Ten.

What's the story behind the band's name?
Allen: Ask Emre.

Emre: Ask our lawyer.

Muj, "Got You"

From 2012, here's Muj with "Got You."

Enjoy!