Marta Patel

Martalie Benji "Marta" Patel (born September 13, 1984) is a Canadian musician best known as the current electronicist for the nu metal band Sharks in the Pool, replacing Herald Nelson. Marta is the sole female member of the outfit and the youngest. She has been with her bandmates since 2008, and first worked with them in the studio during their 2009 EP, It's Not Safe to Swim Today. On top of contributing to Sharks in the Pool's releases, she is also a DJ signed to Dim Mak Records.

Background information

 * Birth name: Martalie Benji Patel
 * Also known as: Marta, DJ Electrorapist
 * Born: September 13, 1984 (age 29); Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada
 * Genres: Nu metal, electro-industrial, stoner rock, jungle, progressive house, trip hop
 * Occupations: DJ, musician
 * Instruments: Keyboard, electronics, programming, synthesizer, turntables, electric guitar
 * Years active: 2004-present
 * Labels: Nuclear Blast, Dim Mak

Influences

 * Guy-Manuel de Homem Christo
 * Sid Wilson
 * Daisuke Asakura
 * Infected Mushroom