Marla Kether

Born in London to Congolese parents, Marla Kether is a bassist, producer and DJ. Exceeding 40 million Spotify streams for her work as a session bassist (Loyle Carner, Yazmin Lacey, Oscar Jerome, and Obongjayar), Marla released All That We Have in November 2023 to widespread acclaim. Bandcamp Daily hailed the EP as among "The Best Electronic Music of November 2023", and the closing track BTR2 was one of DJ Mag’s Top Tracks of the Year.

Winner of Youth Music’s 2024 Producer of the Year, Marla released the EP on vinyl in June 2025, featuring a masterful B-side of remixes by Gina Jeanz, Ikonika, Fiyahdred, Rose Holland, and Coco Em. Her jazz-infused UK Funky track featuring Naima Adams, Morning Light, was released the same month as one of the lead singles for Somewhere Soul’s ‘Rituals Volume 1’ compilation, out on RE:WARM Records.

Following performances at The Jazz Cafe, Shambala, London Jazz Festival and House of KOKO in 2024, this year sees Marla playing at The Roundhouse, Outlook, We Out Here, Glastonbury and Down The Rabbit Hole, as well as supporting Cymande in Europe. Marla recently announced headline shows in Brighton, London and Bristol on October 21st, 22nd and 23rd respectively. These will mark the debut of her 7-piece band, featuring a drummer for the very first time. She’ll also be joining Little Simz on her upcoming world tour, following her standout performance on Glastonbury’s Pyramid Stage.