Raquel Martins

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Since releasing her debut EP 'The Way' in 2021, Raquel Martins has been making an
impact on the UK music landscape with her blend of Latin-infused alt-soul. Her new
project 'Empty Flower' is a natural evolution of her sound, with added layers of
intricate arrangement and sophisticated production.

Raised under the sun in Portugal before moving to the UK in 2017, her music sits at the
intersection of modern jazz and soul, reminiscent of Nai Palm, Jordan Rakei and Oscar
Jerome. A celebrated guitarist and session musician in her own right, she's also
performed extensively with Rina Sawayama, Amaarae, Big Piig and Poppy Ajudha. Her
debut EP drew substantial support from tastemakers like Gilles Peterson, Jamie
Cullum and Dan Digs (KCRW), with Gilles inviting Raquel to perform at We Out Here
Festival in summer 2022.

The forthcoming EP 'Empty Flower' is a deeply vulnerable record, touching on topics
such as identity and gender roles, and reflecting upon what it is to be a woman in our
society. Although bedroom produced by Raquel, the size and scope of the EP is
expansive, featuring lush string and horn arrangements that compliment Raquel's
authentic Brazilian-flavoured songwriting. Within the project, she's managed to create
a world of her own, combining striking, narrative driven visuals with her signature
blend of sonics.

Top tracks

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Fragile Eyes
Raquel Martins
Empty Flower
04:24
Writer: Raquel Martins / Composers: Raquel Martins
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Empty Flower
Raquel Martins
Empty Flower
03:53
Writer: Raquel Martins / Composers: Raquel Martins
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Mountains
Raquel Martins
Empty Flower
04:10
Writer: Raquel Martins / Composers: Raquel Martins
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DEAD END
Raquel Martins
LONDON, WHEN ARE U GONNA FEEL LIKE HOME?
02:49
Writer: Raquel Martins / Composers: Raquel Martins - Tom Henry - LVTHER
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IF I GAVE U MY DREAM
Raquel Martins
NINGUÉM
02:54
Writer: Raquel Martins / Composers: Raquel Martins
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NINGUÉM
Raquel Martins
NINGUÉM
03:20
Writer: Raquel Martins - Sebastiao Sottomayor / Composers: Raquel Martins
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I WANNA LIVE NEXT TO THE SEA
Raquel Martins
NINGUÉM
03:40
Writer: Raquel Martins / Composers: Raquel Martins

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  • Discography
Albums
℗ 2025 Raquel Martins, under exclusive license to Bridge The Gap
12-09-2025
LONDON, WHEN ARE U GONNA FEEL LIKE HOME?
01
CALMA!
Raquel Martins
LONDON, WHEN ARE U GONNA FEEL LIKE HOME?
02:23
Writer: Raquel Martins / Composers: Raquel Martins
02
CHOOSE YOUR PLAYA
Raquel Martins
LONDON, WHEN ARE U GONNA FEEL LIKE HOME?
03:14
Writer: Raquel Martins / Composers: Raquel Martins
03
I WANNA LIVE NEXT TO THE SEA
Raquel Martins
LONDON, WHEN ARE U GONNA FEEL LIKE HOME?
03:40
Writer: Raquel Martins / Composers: Raquel Martins
04
IF I GAVE U MY DREAM
Raquel Martins
LONDON, WHEN ARE U GONNA FEEL LIKE HOME?
02:54
Writer: Raquel Martins / Composers: Raquel Martins
05
QUICK FIX (INTERLUDE)
Raquel Martins
LONDON, WHEN ARE U GONNA FEEL LIKE HOME?
02:09
Writer: Raquel Martins / Composers: Raquel Martins
06
NINGUÉM
Raquel Martins
LONDON, WHEN ARE U GONNA FEEL LIKE HOME?
03:20
Writer: Raquel Martins - Sebastiao Sottomayor / Composers: Raquel Martins
07
GIVE OR TAKE
Raquel Martins
LONDON, WHEN ARE U GONNA FEEL LIKE HOME?
01:42
Writer: Raquel Martins / Composers: Raquel Martins
Access the complete album info (12 songs)
℗ 2025 Raquel Martins, under exclusive license to Bridge The Gap
13-06-2025
DEAD END
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DEAD END
Raquel Martins
DEAD END
02:49
Writer: Raquel Martins / Composers: Raquel Martins - Lewis Michael Dransfield - Tom Henry
02
NINGUÉM
Raquel Martins
DEAD END
03:20
Writer: Raquel Martins - Sebastiao Sottomayor / Composers: Raquel Martins - Lewis Michael Dransfield - Tom Henry
03
IF I GAVE U MY DREAM
Raquel Martins
DEAD END
02:54
Writer: Raquel Martins / Composers: Raquel Martins - Lewis Michael Dransfield - Tom Henry
04
I WANNA LIVE NEXT TO THE SEA
Raquel Martins
DEAD END
03:40
Writer: Raquel Martins / Composers: Raquel Martins - Lewis Michael Dransfield - Tom Henry
EPs
Raquel Martins, under exclusive license to Bridge The Gap
17-02-2023
Empty Flower
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Mountains
Raquel Martins
Empty Flower
04:10
Writer: Raquel Martins / Composers: Raquel Martins
02
Fragile Eyes
Raquel Martins
Empty Flower
04:24
Writer: Raquel Martins / Composers: Raquel Martins
03
Empty Flower
Raquel Martins
Empty Flower
03:53
Writer: Raquel Martins / Composers: Raquel Martins
04
The Feeling
Raquel Martins
Empty Flower
03:42
Writer: Raquel Martins / Composers: Raquel Martins
Raquel Martins
15-10-2021
The Way
01
Freedom
Raquel Martins
The Way
03:55
Writer: Raquel Martins / Composers: Raquel Martins
02
Show Me
Raquel Martins
The Way
04:30
Writer: Raquel Martins / Composers: Raquel Martins
03
Real
Raquel Martins
The Way
03:10
Writer: Raquel Martins / Composers: Raquel Martins
04
Untrue
Raquel Martins
The Way
03:43
Writer: Raquel Martins / Composers: Raquel Martins
Singles
℗ 2025 Raquel Martins, under exclusive license to Bridge The Gap
01-05-2025
NINGUÉM
01
NINGUÉM
Raquel Martins
NINGUÉM
03:20
Writer: Raquel Martins - Sebastiao Sottomayor / Composers: Raquel Martins
02
IF I GAVE U MY DREAM
Raquel Martins
NINGUÉM
02:54
Writer: Raquel Martins / Composers: Raquel Martins
03
I WANNA LIVE NEXT TO THE SEA
Raquel Martins
NINGUÉM
03:40
Writer: Raquel Martins / Composers: Raquel Martins
℗ 2025 Raquel Martins, under exclusive license to Bridge The Gap
27-03-2025
IF I GAVE U MY DREAM
01
IF I GAVE U MY DREAM
Raquel Martins
IF I GAVE U MY DREAM
02:54
Writer: Raquel Martins / Composers: Raquel Martins
02
I WANNA LIVE NEXT TO THE SEA
Raquel Martins
IF I GAVE U MY DREAM
03:40
Writer: Raquel Martins / Composers: Raquel Martins
℗ 2025 Raquel Martins, under exclusive license to Bridge The Gap
28-01-2025
I WANNA LIVE NEXT TO THE SEA
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I WANNA LIVE NEXT TO THE SEA
Raquel Martins
I WANNA LIVE NEXT TO THE SEA
03:40
Writer: Raquel Martins / Composers: Raquel Martins
Raquel Martins, under exclusive license to Bridge The Gap
07-06-2023
Empty Flower (Acoustic)
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Empty Flower (Acoustic)
Raquel Martins
Empty Flower (Acoustic)
04:04
Writer: Raquel Martins / Composers: Raquel Martins
02
Mountains (Acoustic)
Raquel Martins
Empty Flower (Acoustic)
04:18
Writer: Raquel Martins / Composers: Raquel Martins
Raquel Martins, under exclusive license to Bridge The Gap
26-04-2023
Mountains (Acoustic)
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Mountains (Acoustic)
Raquel Martins
Mountains (Acoustic)
04:18
Writer: Raquel Martins / Composers: Raquel Martins
Raquel Martins, under exclusive license to Bridge The Gap
19-01-2023
Mountains
01
Mountains
Raquel Martins
Mountains
04:10
Writer: Raquel Martins / Composers: Raquel Martins
02
Fragile Eyes
Raquel Martins
Mountains
04:24
Writer: Raquel Martins - Oli Rockberger - Sebastiao Sottomayor / Composers: Raquel Martins
Raquel Martins, under exclusive license to Bridge The Gap
17-11-2022
Fragile Eyes
01
Fragile Eyes
Raquel Martins
Fragile Eyes
04:24
Writer: Raquel Martins - Oli Rockberger - Sebastiao Sottomayor / Composers: Raquel Martins
Raquel Martins
02-06-2021
Show Me
01
Show Me
Raquel Martins
Show Me
04:30
Writer: Raquel Martins / Composers: Raquel Martins
Raquel Martins
05-02-2021
Freedom
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Freedom
Raquel Martins
Freedom
03:55
Writer: Raquel Alves Martins / Composers: Raquel Alves Martins
Raquel Martins
23-10-2020
Real
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Real
Raquel Martins
Real
03:10
Writer: Raquel Alves Martins / Composers: Raquel Alves Martins