On October 3rd, 2020, dublab celebrated 21 years of community powered radio with a 24 hour online event, featuring DJ sets and live performances. dublab resident Maral created an hour long mix, and stretching time to create sludged out versions of her own music as well as influences, like Ashanti, The Breeders and more. Speaking about her set – “I’ve always wanted to do a mix of my own tracks, slowed down and dedicated this mix to doing that, while also created “chopped and screwed” versions of some of my favourite tracks by Ashanti, The Breeders and more.”

Los Angeles-based artist Maral has formed a unique vision of club music, one that embraces her heritage and recontextualizes it for a new audience. Focusing on the interplay between sounds and culture she combines Iranian folk field recordings with raw distorted beats, hoping it will introduce listeners to new ways of perceiving music. Taking the old and making it new.As a DJ, she enjoys exploring music from around the world and showcasing the hidden gems from the past and present. Through her music and involvement in the scene, Maral seeks to both educate and have a positive impact on others.