Martha Bean | Songwriter

Martha Bean

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First Light

Martha’s new EP First Light was released on 16th September 2022, featuring the single To Be Happier.

The songs on this EP explore Martha’s battle with insomnia and postnatal depression (she became a first-time mother not long before the pandemic struck), and self-worth (A Troubled Mind). The EP closes on a lighter, more positive note with To Be Happier, reminiscent of Carole King or Randy Newman.

In collaboration with composer Jon Hargreaves, the EP features a vast array of orchestral instruments recorded across the globe, from Scotland to Singapore.
Mixed by two-time Grammy winning engineer
Brian Losch (New York).

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Here Comes the Snowstorm

“One of the most positive, true-to-life listening experiences I’ve had the grateful pleasure of indulging in this entire year … a quintessentially warm record to get all cosied up to as a distraction from the cold, harsh winter weather”

– Small Music Scene

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A Better Man

“The steps it takes to be a better man / Affects every inch of me, ‘til I succumb”

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When Shadows Return to the Sea

“The sort of debut album most young singer/songwriters probably dream about making … an utterly enchanting debut.” ****

– Northern Sky Magazine

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The State Of The Art

“This rare gem is tender and haunting, and there is something quite unique about this Leicester songstress.” “Enigmatic and sobering”

– The Monograph

Listen

First Light

Martha’s new EP First Light was released on 16th September 2022, featuring the single To Be Happier.

The songs on this EP explore Martha’s battle with insomnia and postnatal depression (she became a first-time mother not long before the pandemic struck), and self-worth (A Troubled Mind). The EP closes on a lighter, more positive note with To Be Happier, reminiscent of Carole King or Randy Newman.

In collaboration with composer Jon Hargreaves, the EP features a vast array of orchestral instruments recorded across the globe, from Scotland to Singapore. Mixed by two-time Grammy winning engineer Brian Losch (New York).

Listen

Here Comes The Snowstorm

“One of the most positive, true-to-life listening experiences I’ve had the grateful pleasure of indulging in this entire year … a quintessentially warm record to get all cosied up to as a distraction from the cold, harsh winter weather”

– Small Music Scene

Listen

A Better Man

“The steps it takes to be a better man / Affects every inch of me, ‘til I succumb”

Listen

When Shadows Return To The Sea

“The sort of debut album most young singer/songwriters probably dream about making … an utterly enchanting debut.” ****

– Northern Sky Magazine

Listen

The State Of The Art

“This rare gem is tender and haunting, and there is something quite unique about this Leicester songstress.” “Enigmatic and sobering”

– The Monograph

Listen

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“The sort of debut album most young singer/songwriters probably dream about making … an utterly enchanting debut.”

Allan Wilkinson, Northern Sky Magazine

“Slick, intriguing and highly listenable, it makes you wonder what the record companies were doing, letting this one pass them by… Judging by this debut she has the talent, the voice and the imagination to stand out from the crowd.”

Dan Coxon, R2 Magazine

“There’s no doubting the talent on display.”

Steve Bennett, Acoustic Magazine

“… an album filled with the sort of exciting and enigmatic music that starts off every one of the Spy movies.”

Tim Stokes, Americana UK

“… the album will make you want to catch a train to the shore and watch the scenery go by slowly. ”

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“A considered, delicate and refined piece of work that doesn’t put a foot wrong.”

John Helps, Great Central Magazine

“Wonderfully crafted songs which always evoke a great response. A terrific performer who I’d be happy to watch for hours!”

Dean Jackson, BBC Introducing

“Finger-picking guitar wizardry and pitch-perfect falsetto.”