Marva Von Theo carve a unique niche in electronic-pop with their emotionally resonant, boundary-pushing sound. Their music is a sophisticated blend of electronic, acoustic, and orchestral elements that thrives on contrasts— introspective yet explosive, fragile yet commanding, fierce, futuristic yet darkly romantic —transitioning seamlessly from haunting, poetic atmospheres to redemptive, uplifting electronic beats. Their songs explore the full spectrum of human emotion: the ache of lost love, the quiet struggle with self-doubt, the inner conflict stirred by unfulfilled expectations, and ultimately the hard-won clarity that comes with growth. The lyrics balance raw vulnerability with resilient optimism, finding light even in life’s darker corners.

Formed in 2017 by Marva Voulgari (vocals, songwriting) and Theo Foinidis (synths, composition, production), two classically trained musicians driven by their experimental nature and passion for exploring diverse musical genres. Marva is a classical pianist with a background in jazz singing, while Theo — in addition to being a classical and jazz pianist — is also a contemporary and electroacoustic composer, a graduate of the University of Music and Performing Arts in Vienna, with several compositions for orchestra and music ensembles to his name. Though initially based in different cities — Theo in Vienna, Marva in Athens — their collaboration sparked an intensive creative flow that led to their debut album Dream Within a Dream (2018, reissued on vinyl via Shades of Sound/Wave Records in 2019). Their critically acclaimed singles — “Embrace this Madness” (2019), “Forever” (2020), “Ruins” (2020), and “Love” (2021) — paved the way for their sophomore album Afterglow (Shades of Sound/Wave Records, February 2021), a work that cemented their distinctive blend of emotional depth and electronic sophistication. Their most recent single, “The Woman I Left Behind” (2025), premiered on the independent magazine Everything Is Noise, offering a stirring preview of their forthcoming third album, We Were Never Lost, due for release in late 2025.

Over the years, Marva Von Theo have built a solid presence on the European stage. In 2018, they were selected by NIMPE to perform at Linecheck Festival in Milan, and in 2021 were nominated among 27 European artists for the HEMI Music Awards. They have performed in various venues and festivals across Europe, including Release Athens Festival (opening for Leftfield, Stereo Nova, and Boy Harsher), Athens Music Week, TEDx, Athens Digital Arts Festival, Nocturnal Cultural Nights (DE), among others. They have also opened for renowned acts such as Trentemøller, Motorama and Hooverphonic.

In December 2021, they held two sold-out concerts at Fournos Theatre in Athens as part of the project Sonus Naturalis, performing reimagined versions of their songs arranged for piano and voice. In March 2023, they presented the project Atmospheres in another sold-out performance at the Anglican Church of Athens, flooding the space with ethereal synths, dreamy cinematic soundscapes, and soulful vocals — garnering excellent reviews from both press and public. Since 2022, alongside their duo performances, Marva Von Theo have expanded into a full-band format featuring Vangelis Tsimplakis (drums) and George Gazis (bass), along with live generative visuals by artist st.atan — delivering an immersive and powerful live experience that bridges music and visual art.