Marissa K is a vibrant, imaginative singer-songwriter based in Edmonton, Alberta. As a fan of escapism, Marissa strives to transport her listeners through her songs into a unique, colourful world. She focuses her songwriting on storytelling, as her inspiration comes from her background in performing in dance and theatre. Her music evokes the vitality and nostalgia of songwriters such as Vanessa Carlton and Sara Bareilles, but has a distinctive, theatrical writing style that is all her own.
Marissa's love of music sparked at a young age and she took early inspiration from Golden-age Disney films and pop queens like Britney Spears. Music played a large role in Marissa's life through her Ukrainian heritage, singing in school choirs, and performing in theatre and it was not until she co-wrote her first song in her final year of high school that she recognized music as both a passion and a career path.
Marissa has been actively performing in the Edmonton music scene since 2012. As a solo artist, Marissa's shows compliment the energy in the room and there is always something to enjoy for everyone. While Marissa's soothing voice and solo piano have been enjoyed by many audiences, it’s her charm that wins over hearts.
On October 30, 2016, Marissa released her debut single “Hush", a melancholy story of the lasting effects of abusive relationships.
One year later in September 2017, Marissa released her self-funded debut EP Postcards which includes six entirely original songs. Each piece represents a different milestone in Marissa’s musical growth as a solo artist.
Postcards is inspired by the classic pop tradition with influences drawn from Elton John, Billy Joel, and The Beatles while at the same time borrowing from the musical theater genre with bright vocals, relatable lyricism and piano-driven instrumentation.
In July of 2025, Marissa released her first full-length concept album “Train to Lviv” focusing on Marissa's Ukrainian heritage, including elements of traditional Ukrainian folk music as well as instrumentation blended with her typical piano-pop style. The album is available on all streaming platforms. This album is Marissa’s second release since 2017 (Postcards EP 2017) and is a passion project that holds deeply personal significance. After the invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the songs Marissa had initially written took on an entirely new meaning and therefore inspired the concept of this album. “Train to Lviv” began as a nostalgic look back on a tour to Kyiv, Lviv, and Ternopil in August of 2019, and has evolved into her own personal journey into my dual identities both as a Canadian and a Ukrainian. This album speaks to listeners who feel culturally displaced or who are still searching for a sense of belonging to feel seen, understood, and comforted.