Lie Ning

Singer, songwriter and multi-faceted visual artist LIE NING shares their new single ‘Bullfight’, out everywhere on 23rd January. The track is the latest single from LIE NING’s upcoming EP, set for release in March.

In ‘Bullfight’, LIE NING sings about their inner debate with Germany. Born and raised in Berlin, and now residing in London, they explore the push and pull between chasing and being chased, never really knowing whether someone truly wants you or is simply playing with you. It’s a game where you’re not sure if you’re enjoying it or losing your mind – “Is this a dance or a bullfight?”

Speaking of the track, they say, “The project was born from urgency. From the rise of the far-right in Germany. From daily violence against Queer and Black communities. From a country funding wars with tax payer’s money while demonizing non-white asylum seekers. In that climate, I asked myself: Who am I allowed to be as a Black, Queer artist in a place where my very existence is politicized?”

LIE NING, a London-based musician, model, dancer, art director and LGBTQ+ & POC ambassador is looking at an impressive career so far. Ticking shows at SXSW, Fusion and Reeperbahn off their list, they’ve also supported the likes of Milky Chance, Giant Rooks, ÄTNA, Raphael Saadique and Curtis Harding as well as brand collabs with Paco Rabanne, Dom Perignon and Tommy Hilfiger.

LIE NING deftly moves between the genres of indie, soul and R&B, creating moments of timeless pop and emotionally powerful images of dreamy expanse and bitterly serious shape. Their highly acclaimed debut album ‘utopia’, produced by Grammy winner Stephen Fitzmaurice (known for his work with Sam Smith, Alicia Keys and Mary J Blige), was released in April 2023 via Humming Records.

Singles such as ‘error’ and ‘i see you’ captured international and domestic playlist placements on Spotify such as GLOW and RADAR GSA. Their headline tour in May 2023 saw sold-out venues in Berlin and Hamburg and huge crowds at festival appearances at Fusion, Haldern Pop and Appletree Garden.

The press response was equally overwhelming: the respected music magazine Musikexpress called them the „artist of the hour“, while Vogue celebrated them as „their new favorite artist from Berlin“. In November 2024, LIE NING dropped their ‘sweatshop’ EP and made history as the first German musician selected for Spotify’s GLOW Spotlight Artist. Alongside the EP release, they snagged the cover of the global GLOW Playlist and even lit up New York Times Square.

With their upcoming single ‘Bullfight’, they once again showcase a new dimension in their musical journey – with a more refined and emotionally rich sound that is deeper, more personal, and exciting to explore.