In the presence of family members, friends, supporters, representatives of the music industry, it was played in its entirety with the musicians Jānis Kalniņa (guitar), Jānis Poli (bass) and Kaspar Grigali (drums).
On the studio album “Nature phenomenon“includes 9 songs in Latvian.
This fall marks two years since MARTAS ‘first full album “Things That Happen in My Head”, which has been praised by both listeners and music critics. “In a way, this is like a continuation of the previous album, because also”Nature phenomenon“It’s about myself first,” says the singer. “Writing songs is my therapy, and it’s important for me to be honest with the listeners and myself, otherwise this therapy doesn’t work and I’m just not interested. So the album contains only true stories about what hurts me, what I try to desire and aspire to, which satisfies what has been felt and experienced. “
The new album was made in collaboration with the associates and music producers of singer JJ Lush (Jānis Jachmenkins) and DJ Rudd (Rūdolfs Budze), who performed vocal recording, production, mixing and mastering work.
“MARTA is a great storyteller who knows how to put her stories into songs. It seems that in this album we have found a slightly more alternative sound for her stories, balancing it with delicacy and femininity. If we remember the age-old saying -” there will be who will change ” – then MARTA is definitely here to stay! ” according to JJ Lush. DJ Rudd also comments on the long-term musical collaboration: “Looking at the artists I work with, it is important for me to see growth. It is a great pleasure for me to know that MARTA continues to follow her path and, in my opinion, is going into the right direction, towards challenges and new creative horizons “.
Both the album and the one released so far “Nature phenomena“The visual design of the singles was created by artist Rinalda Feldmane, integrating Mika Užana’s photos with music inspired designs.
MARTA (Marta Grigale) is a Latvian singer and composer. After receiving a music education at London College of Music, she has been working in the Latvian music industry since 2016. Singer’s debut album “Lietas kas svetna mana galva” received a “Zelta Mikrofons 2021” nomination in the album category of pop music. MARTA has collaborated with domestic musicians such as Intars Busulis, DJ Rudd, JJ Lush, Kashuks, Reinis Sējāns, Kaspars Ansons, etc.
