In consciously channeling Nick Drake and Sufjan Stevens, Mahler has invoked two of indie folk's premier whisperers--and his own quiet croon speaks to their fine example. This is rainy-day balladry that manages to be gentle without being lonesome or pitiable.
Born of Swiss heritage and living as a dual citizen in the US and Switzerland, his international travels have given Marco Mahler a wide appreciation for music, ranging from traditional Irish folk to mainstream Hip Hop. This range shows through in the debut album, which has been described as "music that captures the dawn of Sunday morning and embodies it through verse and song." Under each gentle melody, Mahler's whispery vocals seem to be offering access to a profound secret, creating a rare intimacy between artist and listener. The music has the feel of a dreamy lullaby yet there was no carelessness in its creation. There is an indefinable quality to it, landing somewhere in the realm of Sufjan Stevens, Belle and Sebastian, or Nick Drake.