After releasing the first album “Alive we die” with her alternative rock band Biotech by Sony BMG, Marlia (guitar, vocals, loopers, effect pedals, vocal processor, samples, djembe, stones, sticks) records 7 demos at Northside studio in Athens and creates Marlia project, a band with constantly varying members, who originate from various backgrounds, music genres and Art forms. Marlia project performed in June 2012 for the first time in Athens, Greece, presenting a multidisciplinary event called ”Realisation of thyself” with 9 artists, music, video art and on-stage painting.

Through the need of immigrating to the U.K. due to the economic crisis, many different bands have been formed since then in London, in Rishikesh, India (independently-released mantra recordings), in Greece and in Cyprus. Inspired both by life in the city as well as the necessity to come closer to Nature, the lyrics motivate the listeners to cultivate the awareness that they can release the Mind of whatever does not really belong to the Self and discover a Higher purpose. The diverse musical elements are integrated with positive energy, rhythmical interchange and the characteristic melodies of the voice, thus creating a fine-spun world of inspirational indie folk music.

Along with her participation in music festivals, vocal workshops and music/dance projects, Marlia is experimenting with new sounds, learns how to play different musical instruments (such as kotamo, handpan and tibetan bowls) and also coordinates healing circles of improvisational musical coexistence working with the voice, percussive instruments and dance.