Maral fuses Iranian folk, classical, and pop recordings on new album, Ground Groove

Crafting what she terms “folk club.”

Maral is releasing a new album, called Ground Groove, via Leaving Records this October.

Largely composed in Ableton, the album sees Maral drawing on her extensive archive of Iranian folk, classical, and pop recordings.

In doing so, she aims to explore Iranain culture and history, with the label noting she “practises a kind of dance-floor ethnomusicology.”

Ground Groove follows Maral’s last album, Push, on the label in 2020.

Pre-order Ground Groove from Bandcamp in advance of its 18th October release; check out the artwork and tracklist below.

Tracklist:

2. Heart Shimmer

3. Avaz-e-Del

4. Hold My Hand, Go For A Walk

5. That’s Okay, Ruin It

6. Shy Night ft. Brenna

7. Come Around

8. Behind The Rock & Into The Tunnel

9. Mari’s Groove

10. A Walk And A Talk

11. Glimmer’s Kiss

Photo: Sam Lee