Brand new single from MARQ Electronica

Hailing from Newcastle, MARQ Electronica has spent years stitching himself into the fabric of the North East’s music scene, building a catalogue that speaks as much to the past as it does to the present. Known for fronting the synth rock outfit Sapien Trace while simultaneously collaborating with artists across his region, he’s made an impact in both a band setup and as a solo producer, songwriter and performer.

That balance has become central to his output, allowing him to move between projects while maintaining a clear and consistent sonic fingerprint. His work as MARQ Electronica first stepped into focus in 2020 with the release of his debut single “Get Down and Work It Out,” marking the beginning of a run of releases that would eventually lead to his first full-length record Savage Times in 2022. Since then, he’s continued to go from strength to strength with a string of well-received singles while collaborating artists like Josh Gippa Gibson and Brit and Ivor Novello Award winning Simon Ellis.

These partnerships reflect an artist capable of moving in various sonic spheres, allowing his musical output to expand in exciting new ways. Now, he returns with his brand new single titled “Be There,” a track that brings dancefloor energy while still carrying the emotional context that underpins much of his work. Forged as a piano-driven house track, is rolls with punching beats, a funk-inflected bassline and instantly catchy vocal hooks which spin infectious melodic leads throughout.

While the track lands as an upbeat and colourful musical experience built for movement, thematically it explores something more emotive, revolving around the idea of insecurity and the need for reassurance, taking a profoundly human concern and placing it within an uplifting sonic environment.

That tension between feeling and energy is where MARQ Electronica finds his stride, allowing the emotional content to exist while presenting it in a lively musical setting. “Lyrically it is about needing reassurance but  musically it is about making you dance and enjoy yourself. This is my first release in almost a year I have felt a little like I’m pushing  treacle up hill trying to get traction in the music industry but part of that is my own social anxiety and a big part is how busy and commitment filled my personal life is and financial constraints,” he explains.

Set up by the gritty pulse of sweeping side chained synths, soft textures build below as the rattle of crisp percussion injects a steady groove. Bouncy piano chords add brightness as MARQ Electronica’s soulful voice glides in to thread memorable melodic lines carrying poignant lyricism into the invigorating arrangement. At once meaningful and energising, the track serves up an epic dance pop experience that captures a euphoric aesthetic instilled with thoughtful songwriting.

Marking the first release for the artist this year, “Be There” sees MARQ Electronica resume his compelling musical adventure in spectacular fashion. As he shares more of his incredible sonic vision, he continues to stake his claim as a must watch artist in the electronic pop scene of the UK and beyond. With more music and collaborations on the way while exploring a new side to his sound, 2026 is set to be another thrilling phase in his journey.

Commenting on his latest chapter, he shares, “I write my songs using loops and samples and sometimes construction kits to hang the rest of the track on and then the lyrics come. I’ve always worked that way music then lyrics even in bands it’s been rare where the music takes second place to the lyrics. This hopefully marks a return to more tracks and more gigs as I navigate the music scene. I have been working on a number of collaborations and a darker more sophisticated sound on some forthcoming tracks but still love my dance music.”

Listen to Be There below

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