empty cell Cici Arthur
Cici Arthur is a musical project by Canadian composer Chris A. Cummings, also known as Marker Starling and Mantler. Collaborating with musicians Joseph Shabason and Thom Gill, they released the album "Way Through" in 2025. This album blends mid-century influences with orchestral arrangements by a 30-piece chamber orchestra led by Owen Pallett. The album's lyrics are intimate and reflective, with tracks like "Cartwheels for Coins" and "Prior Times" exploring themes of regret and emotional complexity. The project began in 2020 when Cummings lost his job and decided to pursue music full-time.
