Mara Simpson

“Cross-arts composer and producer who blends synth arpeggios with sweeping string motifs…Watch this space.” - Electronic Sound
“A natural observer, her lyricism contrasts curious narratives and inquisitive character sketches with personal detail." — Clash Magazine

Mara Simpson is a multi-instrumentalist, performing artist, songwriter, producer and composer. Her work seamlessly blends electronic, acoustic and orchestral instruments, exploring her love for tape delays, analogue synths and field recordings.

As well as her solo work Mara is a keen collaborator having previously co-created and released music with the likes of Hidden Orchestra, Cerys Matthews, Poppy Ackroyd, Anna Phoebe, Her Ensemble and Alexandra Hamilton-Ayres and her genre-defying musical works include bespoke compositions for the AppleTV+ series SILO and the full score for magical-realist film Blue Hour.