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Yodashe - MRKTPLC

Oliver Bouchard

Jan 10, 2024 — 1 min read

The London-based futuristic synth maven Yodashe crafts her songs with intent: her message is layered through lyrics, sounds, and structure. Even the title of her latest single, “MRKTPLC,” drives her point home: what does art in music mean when it is analyzed by algorithms to fit the consumer’s taste? But the track wants to fool the system by shapeshifting between genres, from the uncomfortable to the familiar.

“MRKTPLC” is part of Yodashe’s upcoming album, sonically inspired by the hard-to-find vintage synth EDP Wasp. Yodashe got her hands on one, and we can’t wait for what else she is coming up with.

Listen to “MRKTPLC,” our Song Pick of the Day, on your favorite streaming service, or below:

(Photo: Abi Sinclair)

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