Markoe unveils new single titled Malta

Australian newcomer Markoe makes a striking entrance with Malta, her first release under her new name.

Written during a sleepless night in Malta, the track is a stripped-back, ambient ballad born from raw emotional upheaval. Markoe, once a primary school teacher, now channels her vulnerability into haunting, cinematic pop.

Malta explores the tension between ambition and reality, blending soulful vocals with sparse piano and atmospheric production. Crafted in home studios with collaborators Caisha Sprout and Drest, the song carries a DIY intimacy that mirrors its emotional depth. Markoe’s aesthetic, which is darkly feminine and unapologetically personal, matches the honesty of her music.

With this debut, Markoe signals a fearless artistic chapter, inviting listeners into her world of unfiltered emotion. Check out Malta below.

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