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“Martin is a Canadian singer-songwriter with a gentle speaking voice, though when she sings that voice is rich and powerful yet superbly controlled.”
“Redolent of Marcella Detroit with hints of Kate Bush in places, Storm is a genre-defying grower.”
“If you’re a lover of well-written, well-produced, and equally well-performed Pop, Rock, Folk, Country, all enveloped in an Americana sound, then I highly recommend you check out Christina Martin, you won’t be disappointed.”
“Storm, Christina Martin’s eighth album, is a musical journey that follows her path as a songwriter.”
“So it should only be a matter of time before she makes her breakthrough here. Until then, she will remain an insider tip.”
“For fans of Sharon van Etten.”
“‘Storm’ is absolutely enchanting, and will capture your musical heart for the rest of your life.”
“Powerful messages that will resonate with many listeners and further solidify Martin’s position as one of Canada’s singer-songwriters to watch. ”
“This entire album tells such a wonderful and complete story that at times all you can do is sit there, listen and marvel at the songwriting prowess being displayed.”
“Her new album is called “Storm”! And the title track is already a really, really big pop hit.”
“A JOURNEY OF HEALING AND SELF-REFLECTION”
“With songs that focus on themes like closure and optimism, Storm shows that it’s not what happens to us that defines us, but how we learn from and adapt to these obstacles that truly represents who we are.”
“STORM is a lavish offering capable of re-invigorating a career that can prosper at home, over the border and across the seas to lands packed with receptive potential. Christina Martin shows her mettle, drive and lashings of personal intent to send a record into the world rich with lure and cinematic poise. ”
“With “Storm” Christina Martin published a moving story - HER moving story!”
“Canada’s Christina Martin is seven albums deep into her career and she just keeps getting better and better.”
“And then there are the orchestral arrangements, which lend this album a majestic grandeur.”
“Storm has what it takes to be a classic.”
“I always love to see the final track of an album collect all the loose ends and dropped stitches and bring them together to turn the album into a coherent package, and closing track, Healed, does just that. ”
“If you like the sound of a big 80s slow tune without the dated drum sound, then this is the place for you. ”
“Whether you want to study the underlying message or simply enjoy the sound of some fine music, Storm is an album well worth purchasing.”
“While there are clear album highlights - notably to stunning Stay With Me and tentative In Control - this is a record without a miss moment. It is striking, compelling and thematically thought provoking.”
“A refined, uplifting anthem, “Storm” captures an optimistic spirit that is sometimes needed to rise above a challenge.”
“‘Storm’ speaks generally to any sort of difficult change we experience in life, whether a breakup or a professional setback, or any challenge that knocks us off our feet. Indeed, it may be too soon for us to look back on the Covid Years with any gratitude for what they have taught us, especially as many of us are still hustling to survive its multifaceted prongs of misery, but I still find the song a beautiful reminder of the sweetness of hindsight, and Martin’s optimism here is refreshing in a world that still feels so incessantly stormy (both literally and figuratively). ”
“Having been considered a powerhouse when it comes to her voice and her talents as a musician, the new track ‘Storm’ is exactly the reason why any listener should be listening to Christina Martin.”
“There’s an honest fragility and empowering strength within the vocals of Canada’s Christina Martin. At moments she dances towards Joni Mitchell, but more often than not, she is grounded in her own vocal styling.”
“‘Storm’, the latest single from Christina Martin, begins quietly and delicately, before steadily building up to become a beautiful, surging anthem. By the end, ‘Storm’ has grown, becoming a sweeping, full song, bursting with tuneful energy. The sustained notes on the electric guitar are the perfect foundation for Martin’s dreamily melodic vocal. Indeed, her voice is particularly impressive, full of gorgeous tone and character”
“Storm begins softly on the piano and develops into one of those elegant, string-fringed, glorious and celebratory rock ballad anthems.”
“‘Storm’, a highly intense and reflective work that addresses loss, tragedy and heartbreak and the ability to come through these positively. Universal themes to which she gives a compelling musical slant.”
“Augmenting this rocker with a swelling string section (think Everything Must Go Manic Street Preachers), the Canadian singer and songwriter pays tribute to her brother who sadly lost his life in 2013. As bold as it is moving.”
“Despite being on fire these past few years, Christina Martin’s flame is still burning. From 2015’s It’ll Be Alright to 2018’s Impossible to Hold and her upcoming album, Storm, Christina has delivered honest, dynamic, and sparkling tracks that keep fans on the edges of their seats. She knows how to tap into a feeling, how to expand a moment, and how to make a pure connection, which is why her new album is shaping up to be her most sweeping album yet.”
“Rootsy and poetic, string-saturated as it soars, “Little Princess” is the heartfelt, stirring, and high-octane brand-new single from Christina Martin.”
“‘Little Princess’ is a fantastic track that shows Christina Martin coming into the peak of her creative powers. ”
“In ‘Little Princess’ Christina’s powerful vocals and honest delivery take the listener on an emotive and intimate journey through the song’s raw and authentic lyrics, showcasing her exceptional talent as a vocalist.”
“‘Little Princess’ is a whirlwind of a track – swirling strings and stabbing rhythms underpin a melody that is transcendent and vibrant with a touch of melancholia and an inherent pop sensibility. Think of Sharon Van Etten meeting Fleetwood Mac with a touch of Mylène Farmer, all with a driving rock edge and a powerful and resonant theme.”
“Canada’s queen of alt-pop Christina Martin is back and she’s ‘In Control’ on her new single which brings a confident and sultry energy with it.”
“Versatile and uber-classy Canadian artist Christina Martin, who we have covered deservedly positively with previous album “Impossible To Hold” and excellent single release “Stay With Me” returns in style with “In Control”, the second single from her yet to be released and highly anticipated eighth studio album “Storm“.”
“In Control is sleek and alluring with a guitar riff as effortless as Christina’s honed vocals.”
“A slinky, glamorous stomp, “In Control” is the sultry, assured brand-new single from Nova Scotia’s Christina Martin.”
“Showcasing her luring vocals at their finest, “In Control” harnesses Christina Martin’s unexplainable brilliance.”
“I adore Martin’s trembling vibrato and rough tough rocker sensibility, a modern feisty Joan Jett, she looks cool, acts cool, sings cool- a proper rockstar.”
The Autumn Roses (UK) ~October 2021
“Sweeping, sophisticated and symphonic, Stay with Me is the satiny and empathetic brand-new single from Nova Scotia, Canada’s Christina Martin — long an Autumn Roses favorite”
The East (Stay with Me Music Video Feature - CAD) ~ October 2021
“the video for “Stay With Me” is an absolutely surreal reminder that our fears and insecurities, even if they are somewhat justified, are often bigger in our own minds.” ~ Alex Cook The East
Musicngear (Songs We Loved Oct 25-31 ~ UK) ~ October 2021
“Christina Martin once again released her angelic voice to the world with her latest single Stay With Me, an ethereal and powerful song that captures pure emotions with Christina's delicate voice.” ~ Chris Roditis at Musicngear
Fame Magazine (Stay with Me Music Video Review - UK) ~ October 2021
“Big vocals? Check. Big piano? Check. Big string section? Check. Big alien/octopus attacking your house? Check.” ~ Frank Bell Fame Magazine
Music Republic (UK) - October 2021
“If Abba, Stevie Nicks/Fleetwood Mac, Kate Bush and the likes of Celine Dion are your bag, then this haunting, brooding, slow-burner that builds into a string-soaked power ballad epic, is for you” ~ Music Republic
Lock Magazine (UK) - October 2021
“her anthemic nature is engraved within the foundations of this single. With an incredible string arrangement sending the track to stratospheric heights, Martin’s vocals are lightweight yet hold an abundance of power.” ~ Lock Magazine
Canada Now Sirius XM - October 2021
“Like everything she creates, you can hear her heart and soul poured into Stay with Me. It's raw and layered, personal and relatable. You're willingly moved while staying perfectly still. This is what I've come to expect from Christina Martin.” - Jeff Sammut Host of Canada Now
Heaven Magazine (Dutch Album Review - Wonderful Lie) - December 2019
“The first thing you notice is how great Martin sings this material, because although we have always been convinced of her ability, she seems to sound better as a singer here than ever.” - Eric Van Domburg Scipio, Heaven Magazine
The Chronicle Herald- November 2019
“Spearheaded by a gorgeously aching take on ABBA's The Winner Takes It All, with a beautiful video shot around the Joggins Fossil Cliffs, Wonderful Lie is ample proof that none of the steam has gone out of this artistic and romanic partnership, with Martin's emotionally barbed vocal and Murray's glorious guitar envelope making a perfect match.” - Stephen Cooke, The Chronicle Herald
The Coast Halifax- November 2019
“The singer-songwriter’s new record tackles sticky subject matter with stripped-down songs.” - Jade Nauss, The Coast
Americana UK - November 2019
“A brave one to take on, she pulls it off with aplomb, her powerful and emotional vocal making the song her own, which is no mean feat...” - Jeremy Searle, Americana UK
TOP 100 CANADIAN SINGLES BLOG - OCT 2019
"Hearing the guitar-and-vocals versions of her older songs again shows the strength of the couple's live shows, how they can make an audience hang on their words and playing" -Bob Mersereau
THE EAST MAG (CA) ALBUM REVIEW - SEPT 2019
"The high standards she set for herself in the first track carry through all the way to the end." - Maggie McLean, The East Mag
THE EAST MAG (CA) SINGLE/VIDEO REVIEW- SEPT 2019
"Filmed by Nicole Cecile Holland at Joggins Fossil Cliffs, Nova Scotia the video is full of long looks and extreme close-ups as Martin gives her own take on the heartbreaking lament for Björn Ulvaeus and Agnetha Fältskog’s marriage. Martin’s own perspectives on the song, however, are nothing but enthusiastic." - Alex Cook, The East Mag
MUSICLIFEMAGAZINE.CA (CA) ALBUM REVIEW - AUG 2019
"the record consists of 10 songs that not only demonstrate Martin and Murray’s prowess as arrangers, producers and musicians, but is highlighted by a particularly deep and compelling vocal performances by Martin on each and every track. It is a tour de force of distilling a song down to its core emotional essence, something Martin does with rare exceptionalism." - Jim Barber, Music Life Magazine
CBC SAINT JOHN INFO MORNING RADIO - AUG 2019
“Everything she does is just so good, and if it’s possible, it just keeps getting better….I kind of envision Christina, as a female Roy Orbison meets Chrissie Hynde from The Pretenders… all that power and the passion.” - CBC Saint John’s Jeff Liberty
MUSICLIFEMAGAZINE.CA (CA) INTERVIEW FROM THE ROAD - MAY 2019
“Martin is a firm believer in the power of music to heal the mind body and spirit and believes she is a healthier, happier human because of her ability to process emotions and experiences through the writing and playing of music.” - Jim Barber, MusicLifeMagazine.ca
SIX RIVERS RADIO (CND) LIVE REVIEW- April 2019
“The key is to be at the right place at the right time. Tonight was the time and the Capitol Theatre in Oxford was the place as Christina Martin filled the classic venue with her amazing voice.” Read full review HERE.
TWISI BLOG (CND) LIVE REVIEW - April 2019
“There is something amazing about going to a big concert and hearing the music of one of your favourite artists with a backing band, and having all the songs sound just like they do on your favourite records. I find it equally amazing, however, to also get the opportunity to sit in a smaller space and to see one of my favourite artists perform a more intimate, sometimes more acoustic, show in a room that prioritizes listening.” Read the full LIVE review by Amanda Campbell online HERE.
THE CHRONICLE HERALD (CND) - Jan 2019
“Now performing in the wake of the 2018 release of her sixth album Impossible to Hold, Martin and her husband — and guitarist and producer — Dale Murray have been working for years to build their fanbase in Canada and overseas. They recognized early on the value of stepping outside of their comfort zone and make regular trips to the U.K. and Europe, where things continue to build into a healthy circuit of listeners.” Stephen Cooke
Listen With Monger (UK) Impossible To Hold Review - Oct 2018
“Nova Scotian artist Christina Martin pops up from time-to-time just to remind me (and others, I assume) just what an arresting and emotive artist she is.” Read full review here.
TWISI BLOG (CND) Live Review– MARQUEE BALLROOM HALIFAX - Oct 2018
“she, seemingly effortlessly, brought the house down with a truly flawless performance of both her newest music and some older fan favourites.” Amanda Campbell
THE EAST (CND) Video Review – Impossible To Hold - Oct 2018
“Somewhere between the sensuous crooning of Chris Isaak‘s “Wicked Games” and The Tragically Hip‘s “It’s a Good Life if you Don’t Weaken” is Christina Martin‘s “Impossible to Hold.” Alex Cook
Fortitude Magazine (UK) Video Review – Impossible To Hold - Sept 2018
“The music video for ‘Impossible To Hold’ is very simple, opting for a black and white tone, the video doesn’t distract you from the beauty of Christina’s music, while still remaining a lovely piece in its own right.” Adam Ellison
Canadian Beats (CND) LIVE Photo Review – Marquee Ballroom Halifax - Sept 2018|
“Christina Martin held a no holds barred event of the year for the Marquee Club in Halifax Friday night, with her album release party for Impossible to Hold.” Norma Young
TWISI BLOG (CND) Interview- Sept 2018
“Martin doesn’t consider herself an activist, but she does use her voice and her platform as a singer-songwriter to talk about issues that resonate with her and her own experiences.” Read the full interview by Amanda Campbell
Canadian Beats (CND) Video Premiere and Review- Aug 2018
“The video, which was shot by Jason Levangie is brilliant. The black and white visual goes perfectly with the vocals. Sometimes, a simple video hits home so much harder, and this is the case with this particular release.” Jenna Melanson
Maverick Magazine (UK) Album Review 4/5 Stars - Aug 2018
“A hard-working and prolific artist, unafraid to experiment and explore her sound…IMPOSSIBLE TO HOLD is an exciting release displaying the successful merging of pop-rock, Americana influences, and serious storytelling.” Megan Gnad – MAVERICK
Fortitude Magazine (UK) Album Review 9.5/10 - July 2018
“A superb album that showcases Christina Martin’s incredible ability to bounce between genres and styles at will. Each song breathes a life of its own, creating an experience like few others.” READ FULL REVIEW HERE
GUESTLIST (UK) Interview - July 2018
“A message I hope to convey is that it is possible to talk about the tough stuff and that stories have great healing power.” Check out Christina’s interview with UK’s GUESTLIST on PAGE 50: http://read.uberflip.com/i/994595-issue-109
RNR MAGAZINE (UK) Album Review - June 2018
“Christina Martin knows how to deliver an album that seeps sultry rock and guiding Americana. Her latest album builds on her experience and boasts a confidence that reflects that journey.” Purchase the May/June 2018 Issue Online HERE
Music Republic Magazine (UK) Album Review 4/5 - May 2018
“The old adage of, ‘leave ‘em wanting more’ is very relevant here. This is a class act. An album worthy of wide spread attention. Impossible to ignore…..” READ FULL REVIEW HERE
Music Newsletter (DE) Album Review 9/10 - April 2018
“The title track very much reminds me of the music and enchanting voice of Chrissie Hynde and her Pretenders. And, somehow, a bit of Cher-like mainstream rock/pop also flashes between the bars […] as it does in the excellent (and danceable) number Always Reminding.” Read Full Review in German Here
Gaestliste (DE) Album of the week - April 2018
“Carving her own path between tradition and contemporary times.” Read Full Review in German Here
Rolling Stone Magazine (DE) Album Review 3/5 Stars - April 2018
“A superior singer songwriter.”
CANADIAN BEATS Album Review - April 2018
“Her obvious influences are used to creative effect without a hint of imitation, which is never an easy feat to pull off.” READ FULL REVIEW HERE
CRACK Magazine (UK) Album Review - April 2018
“Indeed, everything about the album has a “classic period” feel, harking back to those sublime 1970s tunesmiths who knew a thing or two about putting a quality melody over.” READ FULL REVIEW HERE
CelebMix (UK) Impossible to Hold Album Review - April 2018
“The lyrically wonderment LP opens with the sonically engaging title-track that features soaring vocals from Martin, strong storytelling lyrics that will resonate with many listeners. ” READ FULL REVIEW HERE
Fortitude Magazine (UK) ‘Always Reminding’ Review - April 2018
“While we still have a month to go until we can hear Impossible To Hold in its entirety, ‘Always Reminding’ is a gorgeous track to whet our appetite for the full meal.” READ FULL REVIEW HERE
DEMUR (UK) ‘Always Reminding’ Single Feature - April 2018
“The beat hooks you in quickly and will most likely not get out of your head, so sorry about that, but I promise it’s worth it. Martin, who decided that with her new music she will follow the direction her songs lead her and not the way a genre does, clearly made a good decision because this is brilliant.” READ FULL REVIEW HERE
BOB MERSEREAU’S TOP 100 CANADIAN SINGLES (CND) Album Review - March 2018
“It feels like we’re on the knife-edge in each song, when things could go wrong, but love manages to save the day or at least pull us back for now. This album is why the repeat button was invented.” READ FULL REVIEW HERE
AMERICANA (UK) Live Review - July 2017
“She can break your heart in an instant and make you wig out the next, and as a passionate advocate on mental health her latest single, Lungs are Burning, a very Fleetwood Mac feeling record, can be given extra poignancy in a venue like this.” By Rudie Hayes Read Full Review Here
ROCK SHOT MAGAZINE (UK) Live Review - July 2017
“Christina takes it to an entirely different level… Puppet Museum (with its Bruce Springsteen-influenced guitar riff), the minimalist Take Me Back In A Dream (uncovering the depth and beauty of her voice), and very personal Reaching Out clearly demonstrate why she is a multi award-winning singer and songwriter.” Read Full Live Review with Photos Here.
GIGsoup (UK) Interview - July 2017
“Heartland rock is nothing if not enduring. Whilst the rest of the world flits between trends and musical movements like a butterfly between blooms, the musical heavyweights of Bruce Springsteen, Tom Petty, Neil Young and their compatriots keep on storming. Perhaps it’s their influence, perhaps it’s that brand of honest, fist-pumping desperation that keeps folks listening. Some of those folk even pick up guitars, and add their voices to the rousing chorus. Christina Martin is one of those.” Read Full Interview Here.
ROCK SHOT MAGAZINE (UK) Live Photos and Interview - July 2017
“Canadian singer-songwriter Christina Martin has spent the past 15 years carving out a solo career that, across six albums, has seen her perfect a musical style that pairs an Americana-rock sound with lyrics that are personal, yet universal.” Read Full Interview Here
THE MANCUNION (UK) Interview - July 2017
“Canadian singer-songwriter Christina Martin chats to Rebekah Shaw about her upcoming UK tour, stripped-down shows, and the social responsibility of music artists.” Rebeka Shaw Read Full Interview Here.
BRITZNBEATZ (UK) Single Review - July 2017
“Lungs Are Burning has a strong, punchy rhythm with killer guitar riffs, intertwining harmonies and smoky, theatrical vocals.” BritznBeatz
GRAFFITI. PUNCTUATED (UK) Live Music in London Interview - June 2017
“As Christina Martin takes her effortless Americana-rock songs around the UK, the Canadian singer-songwriter tells us about her new single ‘Lungs Are Burning’, falling in love with a song in her pink childhood bedroom, making music with her husband, bringing about positive change through knowledge and love, sometimes feeling overwhelmed by nerves, and learning to love London.” Read Full Interview Here
FORTITUDE MAGAZINE (UK) Single Review - June 2017
“Lungs Are Burning is an atmospheric track which combines echoing beats with beautifully resonating guitars. The track was written in response to the rising Fentanyl drug crisis which is affecting thousands in Canada which gives it even more potency.” Fortitude Magazine
MEDFORD LIVE MUSIC (CA) Interview - June 2017
“Going beyond music business success, she is an artist who is motivated to make a difference.” Bill Monahan Read Full Interview HERE
BELWOOD MUSIC (UK) TOP TRACKS – Single Review - June 2017
“It’s a superb track that tells an important story, and is surely a good omen of more great songs to come.” Belwood Music
GEYSER MUSIC (CA) Single Review
“The song also has a ghostly similarity to Midnight Oil’s, “Beds Are Burning,” both shedding light on very important matters going on in our world.” Geyser Music
26/05/2017
LAUREL CANYON MUSIC (UK) SONG OF THE DAY
“The vibe and Christina’s vocal on this track really reminds us of Stevie Nicks, Fleetwood Mac and The Pierces. ” Laurel Canyon Music
17/05/2017
8/10 Fortitude Mag (UK) Live Review
“Her unique vocals are mesmerizing and ethereal, and she possesses a sound unlike many of the female artists currently in the charts.” Eleanor Pettipher, Fortitude Magazine
10/03/2017
7 Ahead (UK) Live Review
“With Martin’s sometime oh so fragile voice, her acoustic guitar and Dale’s sublime presence on electric guitar the sound is rich, mellow, emotional and has us drifting off to a very content place!” READ MORE
10/03/2017
Woody’s Melodic Rock (UK) Live Review
“Christina writes songs intended to connect with people emotionally and she does it amazingly well.” Paul Woodward, Woody’s Melodic Rock
10/03/2017
Lippy Mag (UK) Live Review
“Martin’s natural charisma, which is found in the best performers, and her connection with the audience leave a lasting impression.” Karishma Karia, Lippy Mag
10/03/2017
Grapevine LIVE (UK)
“It was while I was involved with the John Peel Centre in Stowmarket that I first became aware of this tiny Canadian songstress with the powerful voice. If you take the time to listen, her lyrics too, are powerful.” READ HERE
10/03/2017
9/10 Powerplay Magazine, Issue 179 (UK) “A diminutive powerhouse“
“It’ll Be Alright will find a home with fans of Fleetwood Mac, Melissa Etheridge and The Hold Steady…With tales of love lost, anxiety and small town desperation running throughout, this is storytelling at its finest. “ Rob Evans, Powerplay Magazine UK
10/03/2017
8/10 Fortitude Magazine (UK) Single Review – Take Me Back In A Dream
“When all these elements are combined we’re left with a track that’s unique in its composition, and has an otherworldly air about it.” Eleanor Pettipher, Fortitude Magazine
10/03/2017
Live Factory (UK) Single Review – Take Me Back In A Dream
“Take Me Back In A Dream is simultaneously gripping and chilled and maintains a dreamlike air throughout.” Eleanor Pettipher, Live Factory UK
10/03/2017
The Hippo Collective Magazine Interview (UK)
Martin was able to speak with Giacomo Grechi about her influences, her relationship with social media, and her views of the music industry. READ HERE
10/03/2017
Listen With Monger (UK) Single and Video Review – Take Me Back In A Dream
“Martin has a quietly assured elegance about her voice that I haven’t witnessed since a young Annie Lennox took the pop world by storm.” Roland Monger, Listen With Monger Blog
10/03/2017
MusicNews.Com (UK) Single Review and Interview – Take Me Back In A Dream
“It was a powerful statement of intent from the now Nova Scotia based artist, with dreamy vocals enveloped by spiraling guitars and pounding rock rhythms.” David Spencer, MusicNews.com
10/03/2017
The Autumn Roses Video Review “Take Me Back in a Dream is the absolutely-stunning new single from Nova Scotia”
“the video is spellbinding, while the song, confessional, understanding and anthemic, is emotionally magnetic and as strong as the moon… assured and intelligent, gem-like and hopeful.” The Autumn Roses
10/03/2017
CLASH (UK) Video Premiere “A singer with a prominent profile in Canada, she now has her sights set on Europe.”
“a brooding piece of pop music with a glacial edge.” Robin Murray, CLASHMusic.com
10/03/2017
9/10 Americana-UK Album Review “Fans of Petty and Springsteen, this is for you”
“Dispose of the anodyne, this Viagra for the rock n’roll heart, an awaking. ” Rudie Humphrey, Americana-UK
10/03/2017
Music and Manxies (UK) Album Review “The album is truly great”
“funky, up beat with vintage rock, country and pop elements.” Becky, Music and Manxies
10/03/2017
w21Music (UK) Live Review – The Stables, Milton Keynes
“It was certainly an impressive performance and I left happily clutching her back catalogue in my hand.” Chris Farlie, w21Music
10/03/2017
Grapevine (UK) Live Review – John Peel Centre, Stowmarket
“Anyone who has yet to experience her music is missing out.” Sarah Waspe, Grapevine Live
10/03/2017
GoodBAMMsho (USA)
“The title track, “It’ll Be Alright” demands the attention of any listener. With a catchy guitar riff and that great subtle grit in her voice, it’s a tune to sure to get your foot tapping.” Lauren Bernal, GoodBAMMsho
10/03/2017
Album Review (UK) Glasswerk “From the start Martin is on fire”
“The title track and lead single It’ll Be Alright opens the album at a fast pace, the guitar melody setting the scene for the vocals. From the start Martin is on fire, hitting every note and adding emotions aplenty to a fine love song.” – Gordon Johnston, Glasswerk
10/03/2017
Album Review (UK) Rock Bandom “A must have for any record collection.”
“Vocally Supreme, Lyrically Superb and the music is second to none.” Scotty-D, Rock Bandom
10/03/2017
Album Review (UK) Mentioned Reviews “a real triumph”
“This album is a real triumph, and Christina’s thoroughly adapted to the new style she’s taken on board, creating ten track that’ll appeal to indie rock and country fans alike. ” – Elizabeth Mayfield, Mentioned Reviews
10/03/2017
Album Review (CA) New Canadian Music “Christina Martin delivers another winner”
“Rootsy East Coast songstress Christina Martin delivers another winner with her fifth album, It’ll Be Alright.” Kerry Doole, New Canadian Music
10/03/2017
Jeff Liberty (CA) CBC “absolutely superb”
“The album is a well-crafted, gutsy, emotional, driven pop/rock record. Big beautiful hooks, lyrically magnificent and magnetic.” – Jeff Liberty, CBC
10/03/2017
Exclaim (CA) Show Review – February 21 Spatz Theatre, Halifax NS
“Martin’s songs trade in a certain familiarity, enhanced by her smoky voice that seems to pull its phrases from the musical ether; you swear you’ve heard her songs before, even if they’re brand new.” Ryan McNutt, Exclaim.ca
10/03/2017
Album Review (CA) The Halifax Musicphile “her music consumes you”
“Christina Martin sings with an emotion matched by few others.” The Halifax Musicphile
10/03/2017
Chronicle Herald Interview (CA) “Nova Scotia singer Christina Martin takes touring to new level”
“You know you’re doing something right as a musician when you play another country, and people turn up at your show with your face on their chests.” – Stephen Cooke, The Chronicle Herald
10/03/2017
East Coast Music (CA) with Bob Mersereau
“Always known as one of the area’s best lyricists, with an ability to get right inside the heart of her characters and listeners, Martin has translated that emotion in a bigger rock sound.” – Bob Mersereau, CBC/Author The Top 100 Canadian Albums
10/03/2017
Tom Power (CA) CBC “next level of great Canadian legendary singer-songwriters”
“Worldly perspective has informed her new album, and it might be just the thing she needs to take her to the next level of great Canadian legendary singer-songwriters.”- Tom Power, CBC Music
10/03/2017
It’ll Be Alright, accolades from artist Rich Aucoin
“Feels like I’m listening to Stevie Nicks filtered through the modern production and energy of an indie guitar toting powerhouse band like Phoenix or Spoon.” – Rich Aucoin
10/03/2017
Sleeping with a Stranger, CBC Review
“For all of us trying to find the life we’re meant to live, here’s a soundtrack.” – Bob Mersereau, CBC/Author The Top 100 Canadian Albums
10/03/2017
Bob Mersereau (CA) CBC “major artist breakthrough”
“Fifth album by the Halifax-based singer-songwriter marks a major artistic breakthrough. Martin mixes her intense and intimate character writing with her toughest and strongest music to date. Always handy with pop melodies and arrangements, now she has more edge, and lots of blistering guitar moments to go with it.” – Bob Mersereau, CBC/Author The Top 100 Canadian Albums
13/01/2015
New Canadian Music, Sleeping with a Stranger “vivid and full of sincerity”
“Singer, songwriter, storyteller – Christina Martin’s music is vivid and full of sincerity. With five albums released through her Come Undone Records label, her latest is worth the wait (or discovery) as it’s brimming with 12 pop-infused tracks. Songs like “Falling From You” and “Sally” are the key ones to check out initially.” – Kathryn Kyte, New Canadian Music
26/01/2012
“As the art implies, the musical journey of I Can Too resides in the inner world, and it’s a heck of a ride.” Read the full review here: Popmatters.com January 2011 By Quentin B. Huff