About the Artist
A glossy dive through vulnerability and silky R&B, the new single and video Psycho out now from Darwin-hailing singer-songwriter Marlon, aka Marlon Motlop, sonically expands on his earlier 2026 debut track Blood in the Water with poise and immersive self-reflection.
Opening with a prowling, jagged bassline, Psycho quickly evolves into a track bustling with effortless grooves, moody dark hues and bouncy beats, helmed by Marlon’s silken vocals that ultimately detail self-reflection and the journey that begins long after awareness sparks. “Psycho is an unflinching reflection on the parts of ourselves we often try to hide,” shares Marlon. “It explores how unchecked emotion can quietly take control, shaping our actions, damaging the people we love, and forcing those closest to us to adapt to our unpredictability. The song isn't about persecuting others; it's about confronting the uncomfortable truth that our own pain, anger, fear, and insecurity can become patterns that leave lasting marks on the people around us.”
“At its core, Psycho is the conversation I never wanted to have with myself,” Marlon adds. “It's about recognising the traits I dislike most within me, acknowledging the hurt they can cause, and sitting with the weight of that reality instead of running from it. It's a reminder that self-awareness isn't always comfortable, but it's the first step towards breaking cycles and choosing who we want to become.”
Working with Melbourne producer R.F.P to bring Psycho sonically to life, Marlon also joined forces with videographer Richie Coburn for the single’s accompanying music video, co-producing and co-directing the clip with Richie after also working with him on the Hilltop Hoods video The Gift, as well as on Marlon’s earlier 2026 debut single and music video Blood in the Water.
“There’s a cool video dropping which has been fun to create and storyboard,” shares Marlon of the music video for Psycho. “Building off the Blood in the Water Video (Release earlier this year) we’ve created some visual grabs that embody the genesis and theme of the song.”
A driven, authentic and deep-thinking creative, Marlon’s upbringing in the tropics of Larrakia in Darwin would soon lead to a professional AFL career before pivoting into more creative pursuits. A talented singer-songwriter with a knack for infectious hooks and fluency across hip hop, R&B and soul with a modern lens, Marlon has gone on to co-write songs with a horde of icons across the hip hop genre, while also passionately flying the flag for his musical influences, along with stories of his cultural history and identity.
