Maral

Maral creates a sound that feels like a beautiful memory being played through a broken radio. It is a dense, atmospheric blend of traditional Iranian classical music and the raw, heavy-bottomed energy of dub. The music is characterized by its thick layers of tape hiss, distorted basslines, and fragments of folk melodies that drift in and out of the mix like ghosts. It is both deeply rooted in cultural history and aggressively modern in its execution.

What sets her apart is the 'folk club' aesthetic. She doesn't just sample Persian music; she treats it as a living, breathing texture that can be stretched, warped, and crushed. The production is intentionally lo-fi, favoring the warmth of saturation and the grit of noise over digital polish. This creates a sense of intimacy and mystery, as if you are eavesdropping on a private ritual happening in a basement club.

Start with Ground Groove to experience her ability to weave rhythmic complexity with haunting melodic loops. It is the perfect introduction to her world of 'wondering dub,' where the past and future collide in a haze of beautiful, distorted sound.