Meagre Martin is a Berlin-based indie music project founded by African-American musician/songwriter Sarah Martin (she/her) in the summer of 2021. Martin is originally from Boston, MA, but moved to Berlin, Germany, in the fall of 2017. Searching for meaning in a crumbling global climate, this project was created as a means of survival and catharsis through uncertain times. A few months into the project’s culmination, Freddy and Max joined the band to make a solid trio. Blending elements of lo-fi and new-Americana, Meagre Martin is a culmination of experience rooted in healing through lyricism that gives nostalgia new layers and expands grief’s potential.
The band’s signature take on hypnotic psych-rock gets a touch of shoegaze on “Frankie.” Martin’s vocals subtly creek out from behind the hazy guitar melodies, and loose drum patterns add an ethereal touch to the band’s already otherworldly sound. Along with tapping into the lush tones of shoegaze, Meagre Martin employs the subtle undertones of pop as the vocal melodies whirl around infectiously and familiarly. This performance radiates a palpable warmth as the band strikes the middle ground between familiar and alien. The beauty is in the simplicity of “Frankie.” Meagre Martin’s new single is a refreshing and loose take on modern rock with cloud-like tones that interact with soaring vocals to create a welcoming atmosphere.
