It's an album about trying to stay creative and passionate and making the most of everything in spite of the many obstacles that get in the way. If the band's first album, 'Courting Strong', was about punks growing up, then 'Blisters In The Pit Of My Heart' is about grown-ups staying punk. Their debut album 'Courting Strong' came out in 2014 and was included in NPR's top 50 albums of that year, winning them the epithet ' One of Britain's best rock bands'. Daniel and Nathan also play in Onsind, while Naomi also plays in No Ditching.
All four members sing and write the songs. Cairns (guitar), Daniel Ellis (guitar), Naomi Griffin (bass), and Nathan Stephens Griffin (drums). Hailing from Pity Me near Durham, Martha play energetic, impassioned power pop with intricate vocal interplay and lush four-part harmonies, informed by 90s indie rock and contemporary garage punk. Produced again by MJ from Hookworms, the album explores the difficulties in staying political, staying passionate and staying punk over the course of eleven expertly crafted pop songs. The almost 7 minute “Do Nothing” stands out because not only is it 20% of the album’s length but the band takes full advantage of the longer tape and gives you everything from quiet to a superb jam.Martha return with their second album Blisters In The Pit Of My Heart in July, via Fortuna POP! (UK/EU) and Dirtnap Records (US).
The soft opening with a rocking closing is volume knob heaven. The band is true to their cause but on the just over two minute “Ice Cream And Sunscreen” you realize their brilliance. Sure, I am sure you have heard that tag before but when you take that substance and drive, then wrap it up in songs you can sing along with really loud it completely works. TFN Final Take: Did you say Martha is from the northeast corner of England, have a fresh power pop punk sound and their songs are full of catchy hooks? Sold! This sophomore effort from Martha is a refreshing of the pop punk brand as each member here gets vocal credit and while you are bouncing along with every word their political message comes through. Female and male vocals keep things moving as the band falls into the Los Campesinos!, Joanna Gruesome camp and maybe a little throwback to Superchunk and That Dog. Sound: The band has a nice balance of pop and punk as their songs can rip and bounce at the same moment. Martha keeps gaining momentum and fanbase across seas as they played Glastonbury this year. Who: Martha is the first UK band that Dirtnap Records has worked with and you can hear how their sophomore record fits in the with the label’s pop punk vibe.
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