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A conversation with Markoe

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Where can we find you right now and what are you up to?

You can find me mainly on Instagram but I also have TikTok. You can also find me on Spotify and Apple Music as ‘Markoe’.

How would you define success? What is your goal?

I believe success is measured differently by each individual person, what seems successful to one is differently perceived to someone else. However, for myself as an artist, having a loyal fanbase, going on tour and selling out shows would really be amazing! My goal however is to be successful enough to sell out arenas and win a Grammy!

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How did you start?

I started singing at 3 years old and songwriting at 7, so it has been something that has always been part of me. I released my first song postpartum after my vocal coach told me I didn’t need a label to release music which was the turning point for me starting my artist journey as I always thought you need to be signed with a label to do anything.

 

What is a typical day in your life as an artist?

My typical day is quite different to others. I balance motherhood in the day and work on my music once the kids go to bed for the night. In between I do studio sessions and vocal lessons and a whole lot of research on how I can be better and more successful haha.

What do you think of AI in music?

I actually came across my first AI artist and the music was fantastic but sadly I think if it continues then it’ll eventually take over and labels will prioritise AI artists because it’ll be less work and more money for them. It’ll kill the music industry. Personally, I think it needs to be stopped before it gets too much and harder to control.

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Tell us about your latest or upcoming release.

My latest release is called ‘Birthday Song’ and it’s about feeling disappointment on your birthday (something I feel every year). It was 2 days before my birthday when I wrote it and it was written in a very raw moment as I just needed to get it all off of my chest. Although it’s sad, I tried to insert a message of empowerment “I prefer my own flare” so that when people listen to it and feel they can relate, they can also feel self-love and appreciation for themselves. Sometimes, we need a song we can cry to as not everyone’s birthday odds joyful and full of partying (I write for people who want to feel heard and understood).

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George S.

George is a teacher, journalist, and interviewer based in Europe, with over six years of professional experience in education and cultural writing. Since 2021, he has been an active member of several editorial teams across Europe and the U.S., contributing to technology- and music-focused publications such as Indiefferential, microphone, and intheview.com. In June 2021, George joined Indiefferential Magazine, where he specializes exclusively in long-form interviews. Over the past year, he has conducted more than 2K interviews, speaking with artists, composers, designers, and athletes from around the world, often exploring the intersection of music, creativity, and personal narrative. Notable interviews include a conversation with award-winning composer Simone Benyacar, whose work spans major global campaigns such as The Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, Mission: Impossible, Call of Duty, and Assassin’s Creed; George interviewed Anna Mészöly, fresh from winning the Best Performance (Best Actress) award in the Cineasti del Presente section at the 77th Locarno Film Festival, about her collaboration with Adrien Brody in A24’s The Brutalist. He has also interviewed Edouard Boulanger, co-driver for Audi and winner of Dakar 2021, as well as British illustrator and designer Andy Bourne, whose work draws inspiration from vintage comics, pop art, and 1960s psychedelia. He holds two Master’s degrees—in Special Education and Human Geography, Spatial Development, and Planning—as well as two Bachelor-level degrees in History and Ethnology and Computer Technology. His interdisciplinary academic background informs a human-centered approach to music journalism, focusing on storytelling, creative process, and the cultural contexts surrounding sound and art. His work focuses on storytelling, creative process, and the ways music and art reflect broader social realities.

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