Mərlo

Mərlo (Marilena Karapataki) is a Greek singer and artist based in Utrecht. Her music combines eerie and ethereal sounds with surrealistic lyrics, creating a unique and captivating style.

Drawing from her Greek heritage, Mərlo incorporates traditional rhythms and vocal embellishments, blending them with her jazz and pop education from the Utrecht Conservatory. She explores niche topics in her lyrics, such as morality, work ethics, and class struggle, taking inspiration from artists like <a href="spotify:artist:7w29UYBi0qsHi5RTcv3lmA" data-name="Björk">Björk</a> , <a href="spotify:artist:5W10uJRsbt9bROJDKoI1Wn" data-name="Moses Sumney">Moses Sumney</a> , and <a href="spotify:artist:6liAMWkVf5LH7YR9yfFy1Y" data-name="Portishead">Portishead</a> . Her songwriting and compositions offer listeners a thought-provoking and introspective experience.

Mərlo’s debut release, «Labour,» is part of her upcoming EP «Coal Creek,» which is set to be released on September 13th.