NPR have previously described Martha as “one of Britain’s best rock bands” and ranked their debut album Courting Strong as one of the 50 best albums of 2014. The follow up Blisters in the Pit of my Heart was ranked by the AV Club as one of the 20 best albums of 2016. The album also received praise from Pitchfork, Noisey, Stereogum and Consequence of Sound. In 2019, Martha’s third album Love Keeps Kicking received widespread praise from notable publications including NME, The Line of Best Fit, DIY, Kerrang & London in Stereo. NME said, “Love Keeps Kicking is Martha at their best”.
"Cuts the weight of austerity with good-natured humor and a catchy sing-along melody"
Pitchfork
"Enthralling and multi-faceted"
The Line of Best Fit
"Grab yourself a bowl, throw in a cup of Belle and Sebastian’s lyricism, a dash of The Smiths’ kitchen sink realism, sprinkle some smouldering J Mascis riffs and you’ll get something close to Martha."
CLASH
"Evocative, character-driven songs with killer hooks and radical politics”
Rolling Stone
Pitchfork
"Enthralling and multi-faceted"
The Line of Best Fit
"Grab yourself a bowl, throw in a cup of Belle and Sebastian’s lyricism, a dash of The Smiths’ kitchen sink realism, sprinkle some smouldering J Mascis riffs and you’ll get something close to Martha."
CLASH
"Evocative, character-driven songs with killer hooks and radical politics”
Rolling Stone
TOUR DATES
Nov 18- Nottingham- Metronome
Nov 19- London- EartH
Nov 20- Manchester - Rebellion
Nov 26- Bristol - The Exchange
Nov 27- Leeds - Brudenell Social Club
Dec 2- Sunderland - POP Recs
Dec 3- Glasgow – Mono
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