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Martha Groves Perry is an unusual and important original indie rocker who combines evocative, visceral songwriting with a voice like salty potato chips and dark chocolate to crystallize often unexpressed core emotions and insights. Her bold Alternative Rock has a provocative clarity with flavors of Americana and blues.
Martha’s unique voice as a songwriter and vocalist captivated legendary guitarist and producer Pat Thrall (Pat Travers, Meatloaf + 4 Grammy nominations), and they partnered in 2025 to produce her originals. The first – BE RIGHT BACK – released in January 2026, with Clarence Collins (Rock & Roll Hall of Fame) contributing vocal arrangements.
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Single: BE RIGHT BACK
January 2026
BE RIGHT BACK is Martha’s first single created with Pat Thrall, legendary guitarist (Pat Travers Band, Hughes/Thrall, Meatloaf, Asia, etc.) with guitarist, producer, and engineer credits on nearly 500 albums with 4 Grammy nominations and Clarence Collins (Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Little Anthony & the Imperials). Four additional songs are already recorded, and two more are in the works. Sign up for the email list for updates.
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2023
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There are moments when Martha grazes the delicacy of expression often provided by the likes of Tom Waits, early Ricki Lee Jones, Tom Wilson (Junkhouse) & Patti Smith.
JOHN APICE, AMERICANA HIGHWAYS
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… [this album] shows the ability of Ms. Perry’s voice to tread through as a pristine ballad singer, traditional interpreter & jazz singer. Impressive.
JOHN APICE, AMERICANA HIGHWAYS
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In “Dumping My Delusion,” Ms. Perry gives us a vocal lesson. Her tone, intonation, phrasings & how she applies her inimitable style is like salty potato chips & dark chocolate.
JOHN APICE, AMERICANA HIGHWAYS
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Straight from the Heart: Martha Groves Perry sings with courage.
J. POET, EAST BAY EXPRESS
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You might be reminded of Tom Waits, Tom Petty or Natalie Merchant when listening to these Americana gems, as Perry navigates around light vs dark, love vs hate and beauty against ugliness on this rich, harmonic and very literate body of work.
Poetic … melodic … expressive voice … poetic singing … graceful song craft … beauty and eloquence
TOM HAUGEN, take effect reviews
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Across a dozen songs, Perry strives for a community of understanding, one that embraces light, forgiveness, and joy, while utilizing her music and words to communicate her strongest passions.
DOnALD TEPLYSKE, Fervor Coulee: Roots Music Opinion
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Martha found ways to enfold the contradictions she saw in daily life including the underrepresented voice of the female experience, the hopefulness in the face of hopelessness and the need to engage with feeling when overwhelming experiences in life leave you numb.
Hannah Means Shannon, Americana highways
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… a great singer-songwriter. I hope you love her music as much as I do.
Rich Reardin, BEYOND A SONG
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“Overall, this album is an exceptional example of Perry’s singer-songwriter skills …. Her sharp, no-nonsense numbers come complete with pensive thought-provoking lyrics that acknowledge the good, the bad, and the ugly in an intriguing, entertaining presentation of oft’times contrasting cuts and familiar universal themes.”
Will phoenix, Now PlaYing
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“A stellar artist”
IONAS FINSER, PLEASEPASSTHEINDIE.COM
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The song “Butterfly” is a standout track on the album…. [it] showcases Martha’s moving and expressive songwriting and performance skills.
Sylvie Marie, IndieSpoonful.com
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Throughout, we are treated to Martha Groves Perry’s clear, satisfying voice above a rich acoustic mix. What more could you ask for?
Ionas Finser, PleasePassTheIndie.com