11 February 2022 - 0 Comments

Following a Premiere in Rhythms Magazine Australia for her previous single What if I Die?, Christchurch singer-songwriter Lee Martin has returned with her third single in the lead up to her upcoming album Gypsy Soul.

Titled Daydreaming, Lee's latest track sees her dealing with the ideas that we are taught as children and how some of these end up in time to not be true. The song is written from the position of Lee speaking to a young boy, with topics that range from common childhood myths like the Easter Bunny to more indoctrinated things such as religious views.

Lee describes Daydreaming as, “My personal favourite song. It has a very strong African vocal section that gives me goosebumps every time I hear it! Tracy-Lee Oliver (back up vocals) absolutely smashes it!" She adds to the meaning, "It also speaks to the way we are taught to grow up, or boys to toughen up before it is natural to do so. I guess in short, it is about the loss of innocence."

Lee started her training in classical guitar at the age of nine, and a childhood spent listening to greats such as Van Morrison, Dire Straits, Pink Floyd, Leonard Cohen etc. greatly influences her music. She is an old soul with a versatile writing style which allows her to cross genres as she glides easily between Adult/Contemporary, Soul, Country, Folk, and blues all the while maintaining her unique sound.

After 2 singles in the end half of 2021 and Daydreaming in 2022, Lee Martin's debut album Gypsy Soul is finally due for release on the 25th of February so make sure to keep your eyes peeled for this upcoming LP!

The album Gypsy Soul features:
Lee Martin - Vocals, Guitar
Chris Ward - Electric Guitar, Percussion
Marika Hodgson - Bass, Forrest Thorp - Keyboards, Trumpet
Adam Tobeck - Drums, TeMatera Smith - Percussion

South African Backing Vocals: RJ Benjamin, Tracey-Lee Oliver, Lelo Ramasimong and Nonhlanhla Mdluli

Lelo Ramasimong - won a prestigious Naledi Award for playing Shug Avery in the South African production of The Colour Purple. Top 16 finalist on The Voice SA season 3.

Nonhlanhla Mduli - Became a lead singer at 16 in one of the most successful South African gospel outfits, Joyous Celebration. She has worked with international acts backing for Josh Groban, Usher and Alicia Keys.

Tracey-Lee Oliver - Finalist on three major reality show competitions, Project Fame, Afrikaans Idols, and The Voice SA Season 1. Nominated for multiple Musical Theatre performances most notably for playing Deena Jones in Dreamgirls.

RJ Benjamin is an award-winning vocalist, songwriter, music producer, vocal coach, musical director, and voice-over artist from Johannesburg, South Africa.

WATCH THE VIDEO HERE

Gypsy Soul is out Feb 25th 2022 - AAA Records / Border

Pre Save the album HERE

Lee Martin Gypsy Soul Tour

March 6 Wellington Meow

March 9 Christchurch Wunderbar

March 25 Hamner Springs Winery

March 26 Nelson Marchfest

March 27 Blenheim House Concert

April 2 Timaru Hector Blacks

April 8 Hokitika Gatherer

April 9 Barrytown Barrytown Hall

April 30 Kumeu, Kumeu Live

Tickets from www.undertheradar.co.nz

You can also catch Lee at OGB’s in Christchurch

Find Lee Martin:

Website / Spotify / Apple Music / Facebook / Bandcamp

AAA Records

Bandcamp/ YouTube

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