Alternative Pop from MARTA

Hailing from the Latvian capital of Riga, alternative pop sensation MARTA has been winning over audiences across Europe and beyond with her original sound. Since her debut single “Choices” in 2016, MARTA has dropped a compelling array of singles, EPs, and full-length records over the years.

In 2020, MARTA unveiled her debut album, Lietas, kas notiek manā galvā, followed by a deluxe edition, Lietas, kas joprojām notiek manā galvā, the following year. Her sophomore album, Dabas parādība, emerged in 2022 and this year, she returns with a stunning new single, “Losing Game,” which not only showcases her musical evolution but also reflects her commitment to championing women worldwide.

In “Losing Game,” MARTA harnesses the strength and spirit of the women who inspire her, using her buoyant alternative pop sound to create an anthem of defiance and resilience. The song is written about the experience of being a woman in 2023 and having to carry on despite the hurdles.

The track also marks MARTA’s first foray into writing lyrics in English, though her connection to the English language has deep roots. Before her active involvement in the Latvian music scene, she pursued a degree in musical theatre in London, gaining valuable experience in the heart of the English-speaking world.

Linking up with previous collaborator JJ Lush to produce the track, on “Losing Game” MARTA lays down a punchy pop cut brimming with infectious melodic leads, profound lyrics and punching rhythm. Opened by MARTA’s hushed voice, delivering lively vocal shots over the gentle rattle of soft synth tones before the song erupts with a stunning chorus of stomping drums, gritty synth tones and soaring vocal leads carrying instantly catchy lines.

“Losing Game” is a true celebration of resilience, a reminder that even in the face of seemingly insurmountable challenges, there is a fire within that can’t be extinguished. With her first track written and sung in English, MARTA is sure to capture the hearts of even more listeners with her sensational pop sound.

Commenting on the single, she shares, “I felt a hunger for change in my creative life, and it happened easily and organically. I was invited to an international songwriting camp where I discovered that I could write lyrics in English, and this experience opened up entirely new horizons for my creativity. The song ‘Losing Game’ is an ironic message about what it’s like to be a woman in 2023 – winning may seem impossible, but we must keep playing, right?”

Listen to Losing Game below