Multifaceted artist Luz Uzal (Lucía Molina) has released her stunning new single “Selling You a Lie”, a powerful cinematic reimagining of the Franklin Gotham indie original. Transforming raw energy into a sweeping, Disney-style orchestral masterpiece, the track marks a bold sonic evolution for the Montevideo-based project.
Moving away from the smoky, minimalist jazz textures of her earlier work, Luz Uzal delivers an expansive, widescreen arrangement that masterfully bridges delicate chamber folk with grand theatrical pop. The song opens in an intimate, hushed space with warm acoustic guitars and fragile woodwind melodies, before building into a breathtaking crescendo featuring sweeping legato string quartets, cinematic brass accents, and soulful native percussion.
At the heart of the track is Luz Uzal’s remarkable vocal performance. Using a haunting “sister-like” doubling technique, her voice shifts from a close-mic breathy whisper to a powerful, emotionally unvarnished belt — capturing both tender fragility and unbreakable anthemic strength. The result is a cinematic shot straight to the heart: rich, nostalgic, and deeply magnetic.
About the Artist: Led by seasoned vocalist, songwriter, model, and actress Luz Uzal (Lucía Molina), the project sits at the experimental edge of the global Latin movement. Drawing on her European-Spanish heritage and Galician roots, she merges the “smoky” textures of old-school jazz with the visceral depth of cinematic folk and flamenco.
Her work consciously departs from digital perfection, embracing a “Dark Academia” atmosphere and raw emotional weight. As noted by Music for All, “Luz sings as she acts,” turning every song into a complete artistic experience. SoundNex describes her sound as “a musical dagger thrust” music that doesn’t demand attention, but earns it.
Previous Releases
- “.38” (Debut Single) – A seductive reinvention of Latin Soul
- “alma” – A visceral exploration of memory and heritage
- “raro” – A haunting masterclass in cinematic soul
Stream “Selling You a Lie” now on all major platforms.
About Luz Uzal:
Luz Uzal (Lucía Molina) is a Montevideo-based artist whose genre-defying sound fuses Modern Jazz, Retro R&B, Cinematic Soul, Baroque Pop, and Indie Folk. With a background in acting and modeling, she brings a theatrical depth to her music, creating immersive sonic worlds rooted in heritage, emotion, and avant-garde experimentation.