Album Notes

Somewhere between the intense, rapid-strumming style and infectious personality of Matt Nathanson and the unique pedal effects of Howie Day you'll find Todd Martin. The Philadelphia-based singer-songwriter’s broad range of influences including David Gray, Rockwell Church, Damien Rice and Ryan Adams, have inspired him to make music that overflows with the passion that words alone can't convey.

A self-taught guitar player, Martin first picked up the guitar when he was 15, but eventually pushed it aside in favor of a hockey stick throughout high school. It wasn’t until college at Villanova University that Martin began to realize his enthusiasm for playing and love for songwriting.

Martin recently returned to Philadelphia after a two-year stint in Boston, a notoriously successful market for igniting the careers of budding singer-songwriters. While in Boston, Martin had the good fortune of sharing the stage with impressive company including Matt Nathanson, Stephen Kellogg & the Sixers, and Angie Aparo.

some people have said...

"An engaging performer, a polished writer, and an accomplished player, Todd Martin is a triple threat!"
-Jeff Dernlan (Talent Buyer, Manayunk Music Exchange)

"Martin brings a wonderful sense of pathos to his lyrics which are both thought provoking AND entertaining!"
-C. Lance Leet (Talent Buyer, Steel City Coffeehouse)

"Martin is a top-notch songwriter, excellent vocalist, and a genuine master of his sound...I can't believe it all comes from one guy!" -Markus Christoph (Recording Engineer/Producer - Wilmington, DE)

"Todd is cut from the same cloth as Howie Day and Matt Nathanson, this Boston based acoustic rocker demonstrates a voice and passion ALL his own"
- management (The Point - Bryn Mawr)