Synth-pop duo Marina Zispin return with their highly anticipated album Now You See Me (Now You Don’t), set for release on March 7 via Scenic Route. The announcement comes alongside their latest track ‘Penthouse Samba’ out January 28, following the success of their double A-side single The Bells / The Tudors.
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, METAL, Dummy, The Line of Best Fit, Boomkat, and more for their recent double singles, the duo returns with their latest offering, ‘Penthouse Samba’. A summery ode recorded in London during January 2024, the track pays tribute to legendary Brazilian bossa nova singer Astrud Gilberto. Though long-time collaborators, Bianca Scout and Martyn Reid only recently uncovered their shared admiration for Astrud’s work. The song came together organically, with Martyn creating the instrumental in a single afternoon and Bianca penning the lyrics and vocals the very next day—resulting in a track that radiates both immediacy and timelessness.
Formed in 2018, Marina Zispin—comprising Newcastle and London-based artists Bianca Scout and Martyn Reid—has earned acclaim for their ethereal blend of melancholic storytelling and surreal soundscapes. Following their debut 12” release with Night School in 2023, the duo embarked on a UK tour, secured a BBC 6 New Music session, and performed at Bucharest’s Collisions festival, captivating audiences with their dreamlike performances.
Bianca Scout, whose acclaimed album Pattern Damage received praise from The Quietus, Bandcamp, Boomkat, The Wire, and BBC 6 Music, continues to impress with her distinctive blend of sound collage, post-punk, and avant-garde lyricism.
With Now You See Me (Now You Don’t), Marina Zispin invites listeners on a captivating journey through their signature blend of fantasy and reality—a must-hear album now available for vinyl pre-order.
Praise for Marina Zispin
“With The Bells/The Tudors, Marina Zispin delivers spectral sounds that guide us through twilight spaces where time and memory converge, blending dark historical echoes with profound meditations on reintegration and fragility.” – METAL
“Marina Zispin delivers a gothic one-two punch on The Tudors, blending Bianca Scout’s naif vocal style with Martyn Reid’s brooding tones, while The Bells (time will tell) offers a swooning, shimmering synth-pop soundscape nodding to early AFX and Cold Cave.” – BOOMKAT
TRACKLIST
1 – Death Must Come
2 – Piece of Mind
3 – The Tudors
4 – Deep Blue
5 – Venus Decadence
6 – Penthouse Samba
7 – Mimes Calling In The Dark
8 – Venus Opulence
9 – The Bells
10 – The Scythe
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ABOUT SCENIC ROUTE
Founded in 2017 as a club night, Scenic Route has evolved into a dynamic label. This year, it released Vanessa Bedoret’s acclaimed album Eyes, described by Boomkat as “a timeless bouquet of raptures and ballads, ” with additional praise from Resident Advisor and The Fader.
The label also launched Volume 2 of its compilation series Road Less Travelled, featuring 20 tracks that gained traction from 6 Music, Benji B on Radio 1, The Face, and Pitchfork.
Additionally, Nourished By Time’s Erotic Probiotic 2 earned critical acclaim, landing fifth in Pitchfork’s ‘Best Albums of 2023’ and appearing on numerous year-end lists. Under the guidance of Theo Fabunmi-Stone (XL Recordings) and Jon Phonics (Astral Black), Scenic Route champions emerging artists across a diverse soundscape, from experimental electronics to avant-garde pop.
