Mak Kalem (born 1 January 1986) in Mostar, Bosnia-Herzegovina is a singer and songwriter. In 2014, with the band Jester's Play, he released his debut studio album titled Sapere Aude. Following the album's promotion at festivals in the region, Jester's Play disbanded. Mak has since pursued a career as a solo recording artist and in 2019 released his second, i.e. first solo album titled Ludus. Both albums were recorded at Lemon Production/NLO studio in Zagreb and produced by Srđan Sekulović Skansi.
Ludus consists of eight songs including Kalem's original English cover of Što te nema/Where Are You by Aleksa Šantić.
Ludus:
1.	New Beginning
2.	Fool's Journey
3.	Under the Wheel
4.	My Gift to All Mothers
5.	Where Are You
6.	Traveller
7.	Walking on Leaves
8.	Happy End
Cover photos were taken by Tatjana Roxy Dedić, better known as Artist At Camera while Ida Dugalić and Mak Kalem take credits for the visual identity on the album.
Ludus is now out and available on www.makkalem.rocks and other digital services and in online stores.

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The new album 'Devil Is Doubt' is available on a limited edition vinyl now through my bandcamp & website.

Vocals and guitar: Natalie Bouloudis
Drums: Hannah Stacey
Violin: Luke Waterfield
Bass guitar: Luke Novak

Latest Reviews;

"the track is full of smouldering atmospherics that is befitting of its title, allowing her smoky vocals to shine...Bouloudis is a narrative songwriter who tells stories through her music; her instinct and imagination fuelling her unique and compelling artistic vision."
-GIGsoup

“oozes shades of the likes of PJ Harvey and Nick Cave. A powerful, folk-inspired offering, the track flows with the soulful, husky vocals of Bouloudis and rich, soaring melodies.”
-Gigslutz

"The folk textures are matched to biting guitars, a disparate fusion of sounds that reflects  the tumultuous lyrics.’ ​-Clash 

“Written and performed with an accomplished magnetism”
-The Autumn Roses

"The smoky atmosphere that was conjured – as well as her intoxicating vocal – simply blew us away"
-Born Music

"Like an enchanting ride through a wonderland of time, past and present musical elements are swirled together as Bouloudis entices the listener with a powerful voice and creative lyricism that is vivid and imaginative."
-Colorising

"A true vocal talent and one to mark down on your 'must check out live in 2017' list"
-Listen With Monger

"It has all the thrilling tension of a group capturing the thunderclap spontaneity of perfect live communication. "
-Ceaser live n loud


"Thoughts of both Anna Calvi and PJ Harvey immediately sprung to my mind. Natalie’s vocals were rather rich/ smokey and they also resonated plenty of folk vibes. On my very first listen I was left completely enchanted."
-music is my radar

“With its haunting theme, dreamy sound, and folky arrangement, Natalie Bouloudis’s debut single “Burning Pier” is a perfect tune for cold November nights."
-TurtleTempo

“"A distinct and attractive song 'Burning Pier' boasts Natalie's superb soulful vocals against a backdrop of intricate musicianship, that morphs between folk, blues, and rock. As first single releases go, this one sets the standard incredibly high, let's hope this song gets noticed far and wide, that I would say, is a reasonable enough request.."
-Beehive Candy

“Burning Pier manages to evoke classic British song writing sensibilities. While the music winds and intertwines around Bouloudis’ luscious, and soaring vocals. Despite this being her debut single, there is plenty to engage with and to get excited about.”
-thisyearinmusic

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