Schlesinger began her career as the lead singer and songwriter of the British indie folk outfit, 6 Day Riot.
[1] Following three albums (with syndications on Skins and Scream 4) MALKA called time on the band and went on to co-write with Deadly Avenger the trailer music for Danny Boyle's 127 Hours.
Their album The Procession also found widespread critical acclaim and further usage on US series Finding Carter and with make up brand Eyeko.
The singles have received plays on BBC Radio 6 Music, with support from Lauren Laverne who described the album as "brilliant", Steve Lamacq and Chris Hawkins.
MALKA has played at Bestival headlining the bandstand stage, Secret Garden Party and has supported Sivu, Fujiya and Miyagi and Tim Minchin live and has had various syndications including: "I Never Needed Love" which has been used in Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce "Eyes on The Prize" which has appeared on Degrassi: Next Class "Wonder Why" which was used in Catfish: The TV Show "Wrap It Up" which was used on The Home Depot advert MALKA's second album Ratatatat was released on 20 October 2017, which made various best of the year lists and gained further syncs.