‘Wonder Why’ finds MALKA rendered within opulent imagery, her rich voice embodied in the air while being constricted by the ever present grip of time.
The single is the first taste of new music from the London multi-instrumentalist following her highly praised debut album Marching To Another Beat, which was released in summer last year after a hugely successful Pledge Music campaign.
'Wonder Why' has become a staple of BBC 6Music, gaining big support from Lauren Laverne, Nemone and Chris Hawkins at the station. It has also been championed by Amazing Radio since its announcement.
MALKA first made waves on the music scene as Tamara Schlesinger, the frontwoman of acclaimed alt-folk collective 6 Day Riot and also as a prolific songwriter. Her past work has been included in a host of high-profile syncs for TV series and Hollywood blockbusters – most notably Skins, Scream 4 and 127 Hours. Her voice can also be heard in Lock, Stock & Two Smoking Barrels.
As a creative flower constantly in bloom, Tamara is now channelling all her positive energy into MALKA. She explores a carnival of global sounds intertwined with an explorative affirming message; she’s the powerful natural-born leader of a welcome new feel-good cult.