Dublin-based newcomer Marcus releases his new EP 'Not Real' alongside focus single 'April' on September 17th
LISTEN TO NEW SINGLE ‘APRIL’ HERE
Following on from the huge support he received for his previously unveiled singles ‘Redemption’, ‘The Juice’, and ‘Let Them Know’, 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 and were also featured in influential Spotify playlists; New Music Friday UK, A Breathe Of Fresh Éire, Alt Pop, Easy and Chilled Pop Hits, fast-rising Irish artist Marcus has now released his highly-anticipated new EP ‘Not Real’ alongside the new focus single ‘April’.
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.
Speaking about the new collection, he said, "This EP has been a long time in the making. It includes some songs that I wrote years ago and some that I wrote over the last couple of months. When I listen to it I can hear my story and it means a lot to me. The last year presented a lot of challenges, there were long periods when I couldn't get into a studio because of lockdowns. Because of this parts of the EP were recorded in my bedroom and parts in really good studios, it's a funny mix. It has always been an ambition of mine to release a project and I'm really proud to finally put one out there. I'm so grateful to everybody who helped make this a reality."
The new single ‘April’ opens up the new EP in a bright and euphoric style. Channelling a warm and effervescent intention, a sound that has quickly become his signature direction, this sweet and soaring introduction showcases the broad and adventurous nature he brings to all of his music, creating a rich and atmospheric texture in the process.
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, 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.
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