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Synth-pop duo Marina Zispin return with their highly anticipated album “Now You See Me (Now You Don’t)”, out on taste making London label Scenic Route (Nourished By Time, Great Area etc).
“Now You See Me, Now You Don't” is the continuing journey through the ever evolving sound of Marina Zispin AKA Bianca Scout and Martyn Reid. As with their previous EP - the recurring themes of life and death loom heavily over the 10 album tracks. With support from 6 Music, Resident Advisor, Pitchfork, METAL, Dummy, The Line of Best Fit, Boomkat, and more, Marina Zispin further reinforces their reputation for crafting lush, melancholic soundscapes paired with surreal storytelling and ice-cold synth pop.

Since their formation in 2018, bridging Newcastle and London, Marina Zispin have quickly captivated audiences with their ethereal blend of dreamlike melodies and avant-garde textures. Their 2023 debut 12” on Night School paved the way for a successful UK tour, a BBC 6 Music session, and a memorable performance at Bucharest’s Collisions festival.

Bianca Scout, acclaimed for her solo album Pattern Damage (with praise from The Quietus, DJ Mag, Resident Advisor, Pitchfork, Stereogum, Bandcamp, The Wire, and more) continues to push sonic boundaries with her unique fusion of sound collage, post-punk, and poetic lyricism. Recent shows across Europe, including at Poland’s Unsound Festival, underscore the duo’s expanding influence.

With “Now You See Me (Now You Don’t)”, Marina Zispin invite listeners on a captivating journey through a signature blend of fantasy and reality. 

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Matt says: Cool-as-you-like, electro-indie-disco-synth-pop greatness, snapped up by the hottest A&R in the country right now - Scenic Route.

TRACK LISTING

A1. Death Must Come
A2. Piece Of Mind
A3. The Tudors
A4. Deep Blue
A5. Venus Decadence
B1. Penthouse Samba
B2. Mimes Calling In The Dark
B3. Venus Opulence
B4. The Bells
B5. The Scythe