Marta Knight Emerges Unbothered with Bold New EP

Barcelona-born indie artist Marta Knight is entering a whole new era of sound and self with her latest EP, 'Unbothered,' out now via La Castanya. Produced by Pau Riutort (FKA Twigs, Bad Gyal), the four-track project is a reflective, emotionally raw collection that blends shimmering indie rock with experimental songwriting and bilingual intimacy.

Anchored by the standout single “Killing Time,” which effortlessly shifts between English and Spanish, Unbothered is a mirror held up to the self—a portrait of self-acceptance, healing, and growth. It marks a sonic shift for Marta, whose genre-blurring sound now echoes everything from Snail Mail to SZA, while staying rooted in her own timeless approach to pop.

As she continues to tour Spain with global plans underway, we caught up with Marta Knight to talk evolution, insecurities, and the art of letting go.

“Killing Time” starts as a critique and ends in deep self-reflection. Was there a specific moment or experience that inspired that lyrical shift?

The song itself, as I was writing it, made me realize that as I was thinking of somebody else, I was also uncovering things about myself that I wasn't aware of. It was cathartic in a sense, writing about the parts of myself I like less and exposing vulnerable, even slightly embarrassing thoughts, but disguising them as a critique of someone else. It was a shift that happened naturally, and it helped me to get to know myself better.

The EP blends English and Spanish so naturally. How do you decide which language to write in, and what emotional role does each one play in your songwriting?

I don’t get to decide much; the songs themselves and how I want to communicate in them decide which language to pick. Emotionally, I do notice a huge difference when writing in each language - Spanish is more difficult to write in because it’s more direct and honest for me, but at the same time, it forces me to get out of my comfort zone, and I enjoy that feeling. On the other hand, in English, I can easily express thoughts that I might not be as comfortable sharing otherwise. Phonetically, it flows more naturally when I sing, which makes it easier for me to shape melodies and connect sentences.

You’ve opened for artists like Men I Trust and Julien Baker. How have those experiences shaped the artist you are today?

It’s been a milestone in my career because they are artists I’d dreamed about opening for when I was younger. To expose my music to their audience has been very significant for my career, but, even more so, it has made me incredibly grateful for the places where my music can take me.

Unbothered feels like a personal turning point. What does being “unbothered” mean to you now, versus when you started writing the EP?

“Unbothered” means accepting oneself even in times when you might not be your best self or the person you would like to be the most. It’s about leaving perfectionism and self-comparison aside and allowing yourself to just be. I had always thought that self-love meant having unconditional nice thoughts about oneself and seeing oneself as flawless, but as I was writing the EP, I realized it is more about being self-aware and still making the choice to team up with yourself.

What’s one lesson or realization you hope listeners walk away with after hearing this project?

I hope they feel lighter, with a less heavy load on their shoulders, and a bit more comfortable in their own skin. I also encourage them to take things less seriously and to remember that the relationship with oneself is a lifelong journey and that there is plenty of time left.