“Mariska is a real talent. Their writing is original and strong, their voice is fresh and emotional. One to watch.”

Mariska Martina’s music is like a cozy evening drink enjoyed by a cheeky English nan — a soothing chamomile tea with a surprising splash of gin. Whether steeped in the flavours of funk, folk, pop, or pouring in something that treads the line of musical theatre, Mariska's sound remains consistently soulful and soothing. Their unique style combines the Latin roots of their Peruvian mother with their first musical love, the cello, which they began playing at the tender age of five. This distinctive blend, coupled with a charming accent from growing up in the Netherlands, creates a musical brew that lingers long after the last sip.

“They remind me of a young Joni Mitchell” said Bronwyn Bidwell in an article in iSing Magazing, after seeing Mariska Martina perform for Sofar Sounds. Read the full article here.

Having captivated audiences across London at venues like Brasserie Zédel, Ronnie Scott's, Toulouse Lautrec, and Café Bohème, Mariska enjoys a global listenership, with over X thousand monthly listeners in France and dedicated fans from Chile to South Korea. They have released two original EPs in close collaboration with renowned musician Roddy Matthews (known for his work with Ab Fab and George Michael), one jazz EP featuring world-renowned saxophonist Dave O’Higgins, and several singles, including the theme song for the Amazon Prime series Mafia Ties.

Contact & Links

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mariskamartinalondon/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mariskamartina/
Twitter https://twitter.com/Mariska_Martina
Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5QVVP1GlLyZ6RfzaV-d6vA?view_as=subscriber
Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/mariska-martina

For all enquiries e-mail askmariskamartina@gmail.com

In May 2018 they released her debut-EP Something Blue, produced by Roddy Matthews, which showcases their many different talents and influences. The EP has a strong mental health theme with the title song Something Blue telling a story of sexual abuse. Listen to Something Blue below and find the full EP on Spotify, Deezer, iTunes, and all other online music streaming services.

In September 2018, Mariska Martina released their first single Tied Together, especially written for Amazon Prime Series Mafia Ties. The track has been warmly received with Mafia Ties-creator John Wilson even calling it “Grammy-worthy”. Listen to track below, or on any online music streaming service.

In April 2019, Mariska Martina released a jazz EP. Someday features the talents of Dave O’Higgins and Harrison Cole, along with Rod Oughton, Thomas Higgins and Liam Burton. The EP was produced and arranged by Mariska Martina and pianist Liam Burton and was released on April 29th at Toulouse Lautrec. Misty is permanently part of Deezer’s worldwide playlist ‘Women In Jazz’. Hope FM said: ‘Mariska has the kind of voice that makes you sit up and take notice.’ Listen to the title track below, and find the full EP on Spotify, Deezer, iTunes, and all other online music streaming services.

On November 3rd 2019, Mariska released their second original EP. Feathers is a four-track ode to self-love and hope in which Mariska sings about different aspects of mental health. During the launch at O’Neill’s Wardour Street, £600 were raised for MIND UK. The EP was named after the popular Emily Dickinson poem ‘Hope Is A Thing With Feathers’. Eartothegroundmusic called the EP’s third track Love Isn’t Enough “poppy, energetic and hopeful” and Lefuturewave said: “You can say without a doubt that Uncover Your Heart is a modern gem.”
Listen to Uncover Your Heart below and find the full EP on Spotify, Deezer, iTunes, and all other online music streaming services.