Brooks John Martin’s Self-Titled Album is Out Now
Good Day Noir Family,
With his self-titled album, Brooks John Martin crafts a journey through wide open sonic landscapes—something between the dusty intimacy of Americana and the introspective clarity of alternative modern rock.
Brooks John Martin’s Self-Titled Album is Out Now
From the very first strums of Tide Will Carry Me Away, you’re drawn into a world that feels vast and close, like staring at the horizon from a lonely desert road. There’s a hint of Mellechamp in the atmosphere, with a vocal tone that’s warm, intense, and grounded in experience.
Clear Blue Waters follows with a beautiful acoustic strumming pattern and a vocal delivery that cuts deep. There’s something raw and honest here, almost reminiscent of Johnny Cash—not so much in style, but in the emotional sincerity. It’s storytelling without pretence.
Straight Over Me feels nostalgic and emotionally charged while maintaining that signature desert rock openness that characterises much of the album. You can hear Martin’s songwriting strength here—he paints vivid feelings without overloading the canvas.
Kaleidoscope shifts gears slightly, offering a more alternative flavour. The melody is haunting, and the track lives up to its name—it has layers and subtle shifts, like watching light refract through colored glass. There’s a twilight feeling to this song, a kind of crepuscular beauty.
Then comes I Would Give Everything, where the intro immediately brought to mind early Smashing Pumpkins—not just in the guitar tone and effects, but in the emotional charge that sits just beneath the surface. There’s a rough-edged vulnerability here that’s hard to fake.
I Care Too Much changes the pace, opening with a syncopated rhythm and a rolling piano that adds sophistication to the composition. It’s upbeat but mysterious, like a mirage caught between past and future. The arrangement shows Martin’s depth as a composer—he’s someone who thinks carefully about space, contrast, and momentum.
Closing track Astronaut feels like a leap into the cosmos. With synths and arpeggiators, Martin expands his sonic palette into something almost cinematic. There’s a Bowie-esque influence here, especially in the adventurous spirit and otherworldly textures.
This album is filled with familiar elements, yet none of them feel recycled. It’s a fresh voice shaped by folk roots, Americana grit, and a desire to explore new sounds without ever losing touch with emotion.
Brooks John Martin’s Self-Titled Album is Out Now!
Expansive!
Brooks John Martin was raised in a musically rich family — his grandfather a jazz musician, his mother and aunt singers — Martin has been immersed in music since childhood. He began on piano at eight, picked up guitar at fourteen, and eventually fronted multiple bands. Yet for years, he kept music and career in separate lanes. This album changes that. It’s a declaration of identity and intention — a blending of life and art without pretence.
Influenced by Woody Guthrie, Brian Wilson, Neil Young, and Radiohead, Brooks John Martin is a noir-tinged folk record with cinematic scope. Singles like the shimmering “Clear Blue Waters” and the delicate, anxiety-laced “Breathe” show Martin’s gift for marrying grandeur and intimacy. Each track explores internal conflict, fleeting peace, and the pull of the road, painting landscapes both emotional and physical.
Martin reflects, “It’s as authentic as I can be — age and experience make you less self-conscious.” And it shows. Brooks John Martin is more than an album — it’s a reconciliation with self.
Find Brooks John Martin Here:
Spotify
Instagram
Discover New Bands Click Here
Get Our T-Shirt!
Noir News
Reviews
