Mardi Tickle – Circus Called Life (2024)
Take a look at life as it is. Our reality is ridiculous. From the uncertain sociopolitical scene to the questionable ready-made meal I have in my microwave; everything is a light shining on a journey through the “life circus”. As much as we try to control things, like a circus master or trained performers, there’s always the chance it’s gonna go pear-shaped. This is the message Mardi Tickle shares in her new single ‘Circus Called Life’.
Don’t know who Mardi Tickle is? Don’t worry, we were the same before the singer-songwriter came across our virtual desk. Hailing from Finland, Mardi Tickle has been entertaining audiences to critical acclaim for a few years now – she released her first EP, Enough, in 2018. As the years continue, her intoxicating charm and awesome voice win hearts on a global scale. Today, we’ll see if she wins our hearts, ensnares our senses, and utterly enchants us to a soul-stirring level with her music.
Following her 2023 singles ‘Mennyt on valmis’ and ‘I Don’t Need A Guitar’, the bi-lingual musician swags into 2024 with ‘Circus Called Life’. While the new single has a strong alternative pop tone, it seems ‘Circus Called Life’ is an evolution in Mardi Tickle’s style breathing more glittering disco into the melody. Interestingly, while the song is toe-tapping with a “twirl about in the kaleidoscopic confetti with a grin on your face”, darkness lurks within the track.
Recorded in Finland with production duo PhikaSound, ‘Circus Of Life’ is a sophisticated melody, but with raw innocence blustering through the tune. Mardi Tickle’s rich vocals are enticing layered across a concoction of synths, piano, guitar and even strings. With a whirl of bright lights and colours, you can easily lose your mind; however, profoundness exists as intricate precision in the arrangement belies the colourful madness.
So, has Mardi Tickle won our hearts? Damn straight she has! I cannot wait for more from this masterful musician.
In addition to the single, Mardi Tickle released an official music video for ‘Circus Called Life’. You can view the video below or via Mardi Tickle’s YouTube channel. Please note that this video uses lighting effects that can trigger seizures in people with photosensitive epilepsy. Viewer discretion is advised.
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Find out more about Mardi Tickle on her Facebook, Instagram and Spotify.
This artist was discovered via Musosoup #sustainablecurator
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