Dublin-based newcomer Marcus announces 'Not Real' EP alongside new single 'Let Them Know', out August 4th
Following on from the support for his recently unveiled singles ‘Redemption’ and ‘The Juice’, which were picked up on by likes of Wonderland, The Independent, Irish Daily Star, Official Charts, RTE, Hotpress and the Gary Crowley show on BBC Radio London, fast-rising Irish artist Marcus has now announced the details behind his eagerly-awaited new EP alongside the uplifting new offering ‘Let Them Know’.
Much like his previous efforts, ‘Let Them Know’ was heavily inspired by the interactions he had with those living around him in the Dublin area. Focusing on the stigma around expressing your true passions and allowing yourself to feel, his newest release acts as a call to arms for those that really need help and support in talking about their emotions, in all circumstances and not just the environment we have endured over the past 18 months.
Speaking about the new song, he said, "There's a tendency among young people in Ireland not to talk about their feelings. I wrote 'Let Them Know' during a period in my life when I was realising the huge benefit of opening up. The message I have tried to relay in this song is that if something is troubling you, talk about it. I decided to print a run of shirts to correlate with the release of this song and sell them in aid of Pieta House, a mental health charity doing incredible work in Ireland."
His new EP has been born of a variety of influences and inspirations over the years. While growing on a diverse mix of everything from early folk artists to modern day hip-hop, Marcus has developed a sound that is distinctly his and looks to bring his eclectic direction to the forefront on this new collection.
Tracklisting:
1. April
2. Let Them Know
3. The Juice
4. Redemption
5. Obey
Born and raised in the Irish capital of Dublin, singer and songwriter Marcus always felt the urge to write and perform music. Learning to play the guitar in his preadolescence, he spent much of his childhood dabbling in songwriting before giving up the craft in his teenage years. But when he turned 19, the urge to get back on the wagon was too much to ignore and he began to take his commitment to music much more seriously.
Growing up in a varied musical household, Marcus’ influences came from two distinct areas. His Dad’s love of musicians such as Bob Dylan, David Bowie, and Bob Marley, as well as his growing love affair with hip-hop. These two almost polarising tastes are what first engaged the artist to create his own direction, fusing the creative and inventive style of so many acts he admired to create something he could call his own.
His drive to create and perform music was so strong that he ended dropping out of university early to get a headstart on a career that he knew was in his blood. Starting out on Dublin’s fledgling open mic circuit, including regular stints at the city’s legendary venue Whelan’s, he began to embark on an almost guerilla-like approach to promoting his own music. Keeping much of his interest in the scene away from his friends, it wasn’t until he began to post videos of himself singing on Facebook that everyone suddenly saw the talent they were dealing with.
His first set of releases were self-financed by his time working in a pizza restaurant and in 2020, Marcus self-released his debut single ‘Obey’ through tunecore, a track that instantly made an impact. Picked up by a number of influential Spotify playlists, including Alt Pop, A Breath of Fresh Eire, An Alternative Eire and The Best of Fresh Eire, he also landed enormous amounts of praise within the tastemaker media, with Hot Press, Earmilk, RTE, Buzz.ie and many more jumping on to support the young artist.
‘Let Them Know’ recorded with David Anthony Curley @ The Clinic Studios, Fairview, Dublin. and mixed by Cormac Butler.
*For more information on how to acquire a ltd T-Shirt in aid of Pieta House, visit Marcus on one of his social channels below