Molli x I Am Not Broken
Molli
Australian sad girl, singing in the clouds
The Blue Mountains in NSW has produced more than its fair share of introspective, melancholic pop.
From the dream pop of Lucidbloom and Trillion to the twee, relaxed sounds of Belles Will Ring and Cloud Control, it feels like the region’s isolation from the noise of the bustling metropolises below—combined with its cool, often freezing climate and immersion in nature—lends itself to soundtracks of contemplative peace.
Molli is a glowing new example among her genre-mates and an exciting addition to the pack.
I’m Not Broken is a warm bath for the ears. To both her credit—and perhaps limitation—she remains consistent in sound, structure, and approach. This latest single, her first since her 2024 debut, is to the question “What’s wrong with you?” what “Fuck You, I Won’t Do What You Tell Me” was to a police state.
There’s politics to be found in most songs, if they speak to an issue for the listener—and anyone who’s ever felt stupid, square-peggish, or rejected can relate to the tranquil mantra Molli manages to gently relay.
It’s a complete success when an artist can speak their truth—their deeply personal experience—and still find resonance in their audience.
This sparse, melodic crawl is for anyone who’s ever felt a bit unworthy.
For fans of Cigarettes After Sex and Julee Cruise.
Molli’s single ‘I Am Not Broken’ out 16 July, 2025