Celebrated virtuoso bassist Mohini Dey has officially released the stunning music video for her latest album’s title-track, “The Dey Way,” alongside a deeply personal, minute-long closing track titled “DAD.” Following the successful release of her sophomore album “The Dey Way” on July 20, 2026 via Kabul Fire Records (vinyl), P-Vine Records (Japan), these new visual and musical offerings mark an ambitious new era for the 29-year-old artist.
Hailed by Forbes India as the “Most Successful Musician Under 30” and recognized as the sole female bassist among the “Top 10 Bassists of the 21st Century,” Mumbai-born and Los Angeles-based Mohini Dey has been a professional powerhouse for two decades. Her brand new album, “The Dey Way,” showcases a heavily evolved, highly personal artistic identity compared to her self-titled August 2023 debut.
A Sonic Manifestation: “The Dey Way” Music Video
The title track, “The Dey Way,” serves as the ultimate thesis statement for Dey’s current musical evolution. The newly launched music video perfectly complements a track that is “emotional, vulnerable, soulful, and playful all at once.” Listeners will experience a seamless fusion of Jazz, Rock, and Indian Classical Music, deeply rooted in groove, heavy unison lines, bass-driven melodies, and her hallmark Carnatic influences.
As Dey states regarding the core philosophy of this record:
The reason it’s called ‘The Dey Way’ is because this is how I do it and why I do it. This project is a huge piece of me… It carries my roots, my rhythm, my love for groove, improvisation, Carnatic influences, heavy unison lines, bass-driven melodies, and the freedom to create without boundaries.
Watch the official music video for “The Dey Way” via the YouTube player below:
An Intimate Tribute: “DAD”
In contrast to the high-octane fusion and complex unison lines of the album’s main acts, the closing track “DAD” clocks in at just over one minute. The track stands as a tender, deeply emotional, and vulnerable bookend to the album. Written from a place of profound experience—navigating both joy and pain—this short piece functions as a soulful, intimate tribute that grounds the entire listening experience.
Watch the official music video for the closing track “DAD” via the YouTube player below:
An Evolved Era of Independence
For Dey, this sophomore album represents a massive step forward in her creative journey. “If you heard my Debut Album ‘MOHINI DEY’ then think of this one as my next era. This album is an evolved version of me,” she shares, thanking her supporters for enabling independent artists to create freely.
The album is currently available for streaming and digital download, allowing fans to support Dey‘s uncompromising vision directly.
Purchase “The Dey Way” on Bandcamp: https://mohinidey.bandcamp.com/album/mohini-dey
Tracklist:
01. The Dey Way (5:23)
02. Xtroverted Soul (5:22)
03. Whammy Award (5:20)
04. Slappa Dey Bass (6:07)
05. Joy (4:41)
06. 15 Steps Ahead (5:02)
07. Uncle Dennis (4:38)
08. DAD (1:10)
Lineup:
Mohini Dey / Bass, Vocals
With:
Gergo Borlai / Drums (Tracks 1, 2)
Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal / Guitar (Track 1)
Jonathan Mones / Saxophone (Tracks 1, 2, 3, 4)
Daniel Szebenyi / Keyboards (Tracks 1, 2, 3, 4)
Kash Iyengar / Keyboards (Tracks 1, 5)
WILLOW / Vocals (Track 2)
Jack Gardiner / Guitar (Track 2)
Button Masher / Keyboards (Track 2)
Marco Cirigliano / Drums (Track 3)
Mike Gotthard / Guitar (Track 3)
Shahar Amdor / Saxophone (Track 3)
Emmanuel Echem / Trumpet (Tracks 3, 4)
Eric Moore / Drums (Track 4)
Larnell Lewis / Drums (Track 5)
Roni Kaspi / Drums (Track 6)
Dennis Chambers / Drums (Track 7)
Rhythm Shaw / Guitar (Track 8)