Smoking Martha

Smoking Martha

Smoking Martha is an Australian hard rock band formed in 2012. The group centres on singer Tasha D and guitarist Mick Broome, whose shared interest in raw rock’n’roll leads to the band’s sound. The original line-up also includes Az Stonely on guitar, Matty Mulheran on bass and Jordy Poynter on drums.

Career

The band begins building a live reputation through regular touring and develops a following around Australia. It plays headline shows and supports acts including Everclear, Prophets Of Addiction, Uriah Heep, Seether and Cherie Currie of The Runaways. Its first EP appears in 2014.

Recording

Smoking Martha releases the singles “Say You’re Mine” and “What’s Her Name?” before completing its debut album, In Deep. The album is recorded at Loose Stone Studios with Matthew Bartlem, whose credits include work with Matt Corby and Dead Letter Circus. The record includes heavier material such as “One Night” alongside more stripped-back songs like “Baby Let Me Go”, which features Tasha D’s vocal range, strings and acoustic guitar.

Sound and influences

The band’s music is described through hard-hitting riffs, a versatile approach and an explosive live show. Its influences include the energetic performances of Rise Against and the riffs and dynamics of Queens of the Stone Age.