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An in-depth interview in the celebrated Meet The Artist series, exploring Zoë’s path as musician, performer, mentor and creator.

From cabaret stages to concert halls, Zoë’s path has been anything but linear. In this intimate magazine feature, she traces the inner and outer journey from performer to composer – and the birth of Album Z.

BBC Radio 3 – The Essay

In this lively interview, Zoë reflects on her evolving relationship with the cello.

One shares Martlew’s own delight in bringing forth these richly varied sonic and expressive worlds

Review for Hôtel Babylon song cycle

A colourful Faustian mini drama… the highlight of the album.

Martlew is perfectly placed to draw on the burlesque form’s rich theatrical potential.

It’s been a delight to present Hôtel Babylon in the context of other repertoire which inhabits similar worlds: Zoë’s music is definitely more heart-on-sleeve and unashamedly performative than Poulenc, Eisler or Adès, but it absolutely stands up in that company.

Here is a composer/performer who has a unique, and seemingly endless, energy.