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Charlotte Martin
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Charlotte Martin: General Info

Member Since

2/25/2005

Band Website

http://www.charlottemartin.com

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Charlotte Martin

Contact

Management
management[at]charlotteteam[dot]com

Booking
Brian Jonas / Black Bird Artists Agency
brian[at]blackbirdartistsagency[dot]com

Label
info[at]dinosaurfightrecords[dot]com
info[at]echofieldrecordings[dot]com

Songwriter and Producer Management
management[at]charlotteteam[dot]com

Web Maintenance
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Influences

Aaron Copeland, Luigo Nono, Nick Drake, Benjamin Britten, Joe Martin, Steve Reich, Peter Gabriel, My Bloody Valentine, The Cure, Cocteau Twins, Kate Bush...

Sounds Like

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Record Label

Dinosaur Fight Records/Echo Field Recordings

Type of Label

Indie

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Dec 13 2009

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I HEART Presents The Million Dollar Revival Benefit @ Million Dollar Theatre

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About Charlotte Martin

Biography:

By definition, stromata are the supporting frameworks of cells or organisms-the connective tissues that comprise the organs making life possible. For Charlotte Martin, Stromata means more. A fitting title for the latest release from the Los Angeles-based artist, Stromata is not only the story of a girl who saw her way through hardship, but also the statement of a woman who took charge of herself and her music, redefining what she is made of.

Circumstances changed for Charlotte in the two years since she began writing and recording songs for Stromata. After five years and two releases on RCA Records-the EP In Parentheses (2003) and the full-length On Your Shore (2004)-Charlotte left the label in early 2005. Undeterred, she released the Darkest Hour and Veins EPs on Test-Drive Records that same year, and embarked on headlining tours in support of each. The Veins tour climaxed with the private taping of Something Like A DVD in Los Angeles in November 2005, and the following spring headlined another tour to coincide with the pre-released DVD. Along the way, Charlotte married her longtime collaborator and co-producer, Ken Andrews (Pete Yorn, Year of the Rabbit, Failure). Together, they formed Dinosaur Fight Records and aligned the new venture with Fontana Distribution.

With a newfound freedom to create music, Charlotte found herself at musical and personal crossroads.  Two years of virtually nonstop touring had effects. While on the road, Charlotte experienced the spectrum of human emotion: heartbreak, loss, guilt, and triumph. These years of intense transition and infinite potential found themselves in the words, notes, and production of Stromata.

No longer beholden to the demands of label executives or hampered by artistic insecurity, Charlotte emerged a strong, self-aware artist knowing what she wants from her career, and what she needs to feed her muse. With experiences of the past propelling her forward, Charlotte began writing and recording Stromata.  For the first time since the beginning of her career-from singing with her mom in the car at age 3, to directing show choirs at 14, to graduating from Eastern Illinois University with an opera degree at 21-she had a clear vision of what her music needed to be and how to make it. Taking the production helm, Charlotte was inspired to take the focus off the acoustic piano and indulge in the world of analog synthesizers, digital percussion, and vocal collages.

Coming into her own as a composer/producer/engineer, Charlotte experimented extensively in the studio, both lyrically and sonically, for Stromata. Unafraid, she wrote about faith and relationships, allowing herself to be honest about letting some things go and fiercely holding on to others. She approached the production with the same fearlessness. Looking to nobody but herself in the studio, Charlotte completed all of the initial demos and digital percussion on her own-a stark and compelling contrast to the full-on live band and orchestra recordings of On Your Shore. In addition to implementing new micing methods and rhythmic ideas, Charlotte explored the far reaches of her own vocal harmonizing and layering techniques, resulting in a powerfully diverse collection of tracks showcasing the true power of her voice and skill as a songwriter.

Stromata stands as Charlottes most ambitious and experimental album to date. Resonant drums, electronic flourishes, and illustrative synth and keyboard work form a lush backdrop for Charlottes expressive storytelling and classically trained voice. Stromata is the expression rooted in a lifetime of experience forming the fabric of a true artist.

Stromata is now available in stores and online.

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Polis Loizou	Dec 12 2009 12:49 AM Charlotte, I've only just heard 'Habit' and it's rocked my morning. What a beautiful, heartbreaking song. Keep working those piano trees, P.
Bailey Hicks	Dec 12 2009 12:49 AM Just showin some love...hope all is well!! ;)
LizzieFaye	Nov 22 2009 3:24 PM Hi again! - LOVE the new DNA release! ! Also - hoping you and the fam awesome holidays ALSO Please somehow please bring DNA to Bellyup somehow =)
Peter Forystek	Nov 11 2009 1:20 PM thanks for adding me
erin russell photography	Nov 11 2009 1:20 PM hurry 21st. that will be a month! :o ;] xe
saki	Nov 11 2009 1:19 PM I GOT new albums!!!!!
steeveeb	Oct 30 2009 3:51 AM Ciao Charlotte Martin! Dig your style! Peace joy ‘n happiness to ya my friend… =)
The Definitive Charlotte Martin Fan Site	Oct 30 2009 3:51 AM i cannot wait for PIANO TREES and RARITIES .6 to come out on 11/10/09 (nice sequence of numbers :)). congrats on a great tour!! im excited about what is to come. thank you for making your art available to fans! :) xoxo much love and support always, the definitive YOU fan site. :)
Happy	Oct 30 2009 3:51 AM Thank you so much for the add! Your music is simply enchanting. All the best :)
jules	Oct 30 2009 3:50 AM 'darkest hour' on 'so you think you can dance tonight!' that's AWESOME! congratulations. i hope the show realizes that you should perform on the show. it couldnt be more perfect. xx
eryn	Oct 30 2009 3:50 AM san francisco misses you!!!! :*(
Alli	Oct 22 2009 3:22 AM i can't stop thinking about your amazing postal service cover you performed last week at jammin java! please please make a recording of this available so i can get my fix :)
erin russell photography	Sep 27 2009 4:36 PM new york, new york!
jules	Sep 20 2009 1:55 PM char mar! congratulations on the 'so you think you can dance' play! so great to hear 'the dance' again. and i cannot wait for the tour...its seriously going to be INCREDIBLE. i just know. looking forward to seeing you and everyone on the road. im so there....and there...and there...and also there! and 'hi' to greg (poster below!)! you'd better be at the NYC show, sir! see you! xo
Greg	Sep 19 2009 4:15 AM Char! Third contestant on So You Think You Can Dance - your music - great dance; she's in. Moments like that must make you feel so proud of your work :) Always a joy to hear your music and see it put to use by a talented dancer. Hope to make the NYC show - again. And "Hi" Jules. Greg
™rosie	Sep 10 2009 3:14 AM Thank you so much for the add! I love your music!
Tiffy con queso	Sep 9 2009 5:03 AM Hey Charlotte! Just wanted to say that I love your music. It inspires me and helps me get through those tough days.
Vincent Lewest	Aug 21 2009 12:36 PM Thank you so much for the add & please, keep your beautiful voice alive...
Melody.	Aug 21 2009 12:35 PM Oh, CharMar! I saw your new video on YouTube and I loved it! I am sad that I can't see you on this short tour, but I am so happy for you anyways. Your voice sounds amazing! Gosh, you music makes me want to paint. :) Anyways, have a good day!
Sara	Aug 21 2009 12:35 PM just droping by to show some luv <3<3
Robert Sharon	Aug 3 2009 2:37 PM Thanks, it's good to know you! Best wishes Robert Sharon
PREFIX	Jul 27 2009 7:09 PM Hello,Charlotte.Thank you so much for the add. Your tracks are so cool! I really luv it! love/peace from PREFIX @Tokyo
hikarin	Jul 27 2009 7:09 PM Thank you for adding me! I am so happy :)
The Definitive Charlotte Martin Fan Site	Jul 27 2009 7:09 PM thank you so much for the new blog and the update! piano trees - mad fast acoustic tour. we cannot wait. looking forward to this tour and to meet new fans! :) much love and support always! xoxo the definitive YOU fan site. ;) www.darkest-limits.com
Easy Lou Jones	Jul 27 2009 7:08 PM FREE BLUES MUSIC ! ! ! v http://music.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=music.singleplaylist&friendid=428793299&plid=714134 FREE BLUES SHOW!! FREE BLUES SHOW!! LIVE AT THE SCOTLAND YARD JULY 29TH !!!

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