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Marceline Claire is an independent singer-songwriter from Belgium making indie pop-folk for the dreamers and the outsiders. Her debut album Planet Marce is currently unfolding chapter by chapter, taking her sweet time. She’s building a whole world for her “Marcelings” to discover. Rooted in her own neurodivergent experience, Marceline’s songs are an open invitation: find a piece of yourself here and feel at home (or just simply enjoy the tunes!).
With a strong singer-songwriter foundation, her music is best described as contemporary folk where lyrics and melody take center stage. With emotion, authenticity, and personal storytelling, she translates her experiences and observations into poetic songs that resonate through their simplicity and sincerity, inspired by a blend of artists such as Suzanne Vega, Feist, Dido, Katie Melua, Joni Mitchell, Dolly Parton, and many more, she has found her own sound.
Up until this point Marceline wears multiple hats and isn’t tied to any labels, companies or bookers. She designs her website, logo, and visual identity, writes her songs herself, films and photographs, directs and organises. She can count on a circle of very talented, supportive friends and connections around her who step in as musicians and creative collaborators. Without them and the people that support her, this wouldn’t all be possible.
Previously exploring pop music in all its facets as ‘EMILINE’, she was discovered by Radio 2 with her single “Smalltalk”, leading to further airplay across Flanders. Her track “Brain” was nominated for Radio 2 Zomerhit 2022, where she performed live on national television. In 2024, she was selected to compete in Humo’s Rock Rally. Along the way, she’s been featured in magazines like Dansende Beren, Enfnts Terribles, and Luminous Dash.
After years of growth and exploration, Marceline now steps into a new chapter, a sound that reflects her truest self more than ever before. She kicked off this era with support performances for Australian band Sheppard (known for “Geronimo”) at Kavka Zappa in Antwerp, and UK duo Seafret (known for “Atlantis”) at the AB Club in Brussels. This summer, she joins Belgian musician Ronny Mosuse on a support tour for Parkies Festival.
Alongside performances and interviews on Radio 2, Qmusic, and NRJ, Marceline has graced stages during her career including AB Club, Suikerrock, Cristal Open Air (supporting Stan Van Samang), The Olympia Theatre in Dublin, and Koningin Elisabethzaal in Antwerp (with Scala & Kolacny Brothers). She’s also played intimate sets at beloved Belgian music cafés like L’Archiduc (Brussels), Cabron (Antwerp), and De Loge (Ghent), Caféé Throphéé (Zoersel).
Her newest project gently unfolds a more grounded, authentic sound, a fresh chapter in her artistry as she shares her stories and builds a community around her music. Marceline Claire is definitely one to watch.