Born a couple of years past 1984, in the capital of the world's largest country, upon which Orwell's novel was modelled, Mary Ocher has been pushing the boundaries between pop and avant-garde for almost two decades, with playful and colorful form, and clever content that winks at everyone who recognizes its cultural and historical references.
At the tender age of 4, fate brought her to Tel Aviv during the turbulent Gulf War, where she absorbed the raw currents of xenophobia and nationalism, leaving a distinct mark on her creative output – a persistent pursuit of challenging authority and deconstructing the myth of nationhood.
At the age of 20, she took off for Berlin, a city known for its cultural crucible and its welcoming of outsiders from all walks of life, where she quickly became an inseparable part of the city's underground fabric, while cultivating a loyal following across the world - which took her on a whirlwind global tour, gracing stages in 40 countries, leaving audiences spellbound with her genre-defying work.
Throughout her career, Ocher has collaborated with a diverse array of artists including post-rock giants Mogwai, electronic moguls Red Axes, psych/rocknroll guru King Khan, avant-garde legends Die Tödliche Doris, Julia Kent and Felix Kubin and many more, showcasing her versatility and passionate commitment to the preservation of underground music.
With a repertoire ranging from traditional folk to raw '60s garage, from ambient soundscapes with ethereal vocals to experimental pop infused with African and South American rhythms, Mary Ocher orchestrates a sonic tapestry like no other.
Her records are often accompanied by texts / essays, which can be found on this website.
Image by Boris Eldagsen
