Martha Paton is a South London-based singer and writer of little chocolate-box songs about the city, suburbia, and how fucked we all are. Born in the badlands of Hampshire and raised on the worst pop excesses of the 90s and early 00s, she now specialises in folk and country-infused pop (which she calls Briticana) that takes cues from Laura Marling, Regina Spektor, Margo Price and First Aid Kit. You may have seen her busking a gut out on the South Bank, or supporting artists like Rae Morris, Kim Churchill and Joel Baker.
Her latest release, Sleeping in Suburbia, toys with the cheery themes of isolation, ennui and death with insight and playfulness. I has been featured on Record of the Day and Folk Radio UK.
Queens of the New Age will be Martha's second release of the year, and her first step into the world of production. The result of a collaboration with Parousia Productions and her all-female ensemble, Queens of the New Age is a strong yet delicate dedication to the modern day woman. Showcasing Martha's intricate lyricism and smooth vocal hums, the song touches on themes of age and identity with beauty and bite.
Queens of the New Age will be released on International Women's Day on the 8th of March.