Carl Marah, born in Dunbar and now rooted in Edinburgh, is carving his path as a singer-songwriter of rare cinematic resonance. Having long been a grounding force in the local music scene through his co-leadership of psychedelic pop band Logan’s Close, Marah now additionally reemerges as a solo artist intent on sharing his unmistakable storytelling voice.

His sound draws from the golden thread of classic troubadours - a fusion of Rodriguez’s haunting edge, Donovan’s poetic flair, and Paul Simon’s melodic lightness, while retaining a timeless, dust-tinted warmth.

“Siren Song”, his debut solo single released 14 February 2025, immersed listeners in a dreamlike, Lynchian world, displaying the dynamism and melodic exploration which would become a mainstay in his solo music.

Following this, Marah toured widely across the UK, bringing his evocative narrative-driven songs into warm, intimate venues, inviting fans new and old to join his new musical narrative.

His follow-up single, “Roll The Dice,” was released on 27 June 2025 with a jaunty, addictive 5/4 groove. It’s an invitation to embrace love’s gamble when it appears, shaped by his fascination with unusual time signatures, and brought to life by producer Rod Jones (Idlewild). The single also was accompanied by a charming music video filmed around Edinburgh - a game of Monopoly across local landmarks.

This latest release has landed on playlists like The Skinny’s Scottish New Music Round-Up and ignited fresh rounds of gigs up and down the nation.

Carl’s music lives in the space between nostalgia and the now - layers of guitar, keys, and vocal harmonies that conjure both solace and otherworldly intrigue. Whether it’s delicate acoustic reverie or electrified anthemic swell, his songbook spans moods with an uncanny ease.

Carl wears his influences proudly and unashamedly, yet transforms them into something uniquely his own - overflowing with introspection, atmosphere, and a storyteller’s bravado.

Carl’s shows are intimate rituals. Whether unveiling “Siren Song” under low lights or building “Roll The Dice” crescendo by crescendo - with looped shakers, hand-claps, noises, rhythm layers, and even the unexpected triangle - each performance feels like a live weaving of sound and emotion.

Carl Marah doesn’t just perform — he invites you into a world where old-school warmth meets unexpected tonal architectures, his music a mosaic of atmosphere, emotion, and cinematic poise.

Stick around—because with Carl Marah, the next chapter is being written as you read this.

"Carl Marah carries a traditional feel that remains timeless... familiar yet fresh" - SNACK Magazine.

 "Lyricism, consciousness, musicality, seamless vocal, guitar and looping dexterity, ultimately all rolled up into his uniquely intimately genial story" - Medicine Show Radio