Stepping away from her day job as the TOPS keyboardist, Marta Cikojevic departs from soft-rock in favor of silky smooth pop songs. On her solo debut album, she reveals herself a true songwriter with hooks equal parts anthemic and clever. The eponymously titled Marci is an irresistibly catchy record, one that draws on the bravado of eighties throwbacks and turn-of-millenium party jams.
There’s a psychedelic bent that gives a woozier, more ethereal feel than straightforward club songs, but never once does it lose its immediacy. Teamed up with her TOPS bandmate David Carriere, it all serves to create a punch-drunk sense of joy. It’s the best night out of your life captured onto record.
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We're excited to announce Marci as part of Rough Trade On The Rise, our dedicated curation putting a spotlight on the emerging music we are the most excited for you to hear, to follow and become a fan of. Read on to discover more about her in her own words and make sure you check out forthcoming album Marci, out on August 5th.
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Marci on Marci
A self-penned bio
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Five by Five
Describe Marci in 5 words.
Sexy smooth peppy pop sunset
5 records you listened to prior to making your album?
- Brandy, Full Moon
- Madonna, Ray of Light
- Sade Live from San Diego
- China Crisis, Autumn in the Neighbourhood
- Dwight Twilley Band, Sincerely
Top 5 career moments?
In order of occurrence:
- Playing my first show in NYC (with Vallens)
- Playing keys with The Highest Order for the closing of iconic Toronto venue The Silver Dollar Room
- Joining TOPS and going on my first European and NA tour
- Recording my first record!
- Releasing my first song and video (Entertainment)! haha
You host a pre-release listening party for the album. Who are your 5 VIP guests (dead or alive)?
- Big Bird
- Bert
- Ernie
- Animal
- Kermit
Top 5 essential tour snacks?
Blue Gatorade, potato chips, nuts, Haribo gummies , popcorn
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