Amber Mark is the genre-splicing polymath that music needs now. Raised across Europe and Asia, and based in New York, the 23-year-old artist weaves her deep knowledge of international styles into a stunning musical tapestry which reveals new intricacies on every listen. Adding to the unique magic is the fact that Mark writes and produces all of her music herself. “I enjoy working alone because I can be most creative,” says Mark. “There’s no compromising.” Following the emotionally raw R&B of her critically-lauded debut EP 3:33am, her new Conexao EP dazzlingly blends slinky soul and Brazilian bossa nova with sublime pop melodies, delivered in her deeply resonant, smoky vocal tones. The singular release confirms her as one of 2018’s most inventive new artists — and it couldn’t have come from anyone but Amber Mark.