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BTR2 ft. MADELEINE

by Marla Kether

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Marla Kether further cements noteworthy artistic status with sophomore release ‘BTR2’. A meditative anthem combining syncopated Congolese soukous, with a mesmerising harmony from virtuosic keys player MADELEINE (Arlo Parks), familiar to the sounds of London Jazz like Yussef Kamaal and Emma-Jean Thackray.

Exceeding 23 million Spotify streams for her work as a session bassist (Yazmin Lacey, Oscar Jerome, Obongjayar), Marla now has 5 brilliant global dancefloor tracks ready to roll out under her own name this year, with a new tune dropping approx every 6 weeks, leading to an EP in September 2023.

After attending a Saffron ‘Tech Dissect’ session, Marla embarked on a wiser and more matured revisiting of her first ever production ‘Brazilian Thing’ - inspired by Candomblé rhythms, from the Afro-diasporic religion of Brazil - known for their use of ritualistic percussion in spiritual ceremonies.

Wielding the unique element of layering up to 3 bass guitars, with each bass part being gradually introduced - the track constantly teases its uplifting and harmonious climax. Locked down by a drum-driven groove, Marla and Madeleine compliment each other’s parts with a smooth yet ecstatic harmonic finesse suggestive of Ghanaian Highlife.

Marla will be playing some of the UK/Europe’s biggest festivals this year as bassist for Loyle Carner. During this time she will also be playing her own DJ gigs and live band shows, with bookings including Love Saves The Day, Forwards Festival, Highrise Festival and London’s iconic NinetyOne Living Room.

Marla is releasing through Saffron Records, the Bristol-based label and respected non-profit organisation making considerable waves in innovative music tech circles, on a mission to uplift women, trans and non-binary artists - www.instagram.com/SaffronRecords.

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released May 16, 2023

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Marla Kether London, UK

Marla Kether is a session bassist, DJ and producer based in London.

She released her debut EP ‘All That We Have’ in November, preceded by 4 singles championed by many including Crack Mag, Mary Anne Hobbs, Jamz Supernova, Shanti Celeste and Gilles Peterson.

It was heralded by Bandcamp Daily as some of ‘The Best Electronic Music of November 2023’. ‘BTR2’ is one of DJ Mag’s Top Tracks of 2023.
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