Queer Singer Songwriter | Jess Martin

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"Jess's gift for storytelling work in tandem with their evocative vocals on these three works {Haunted Singles: Nevermore, Headless, Every Quiet Night}. Though we've heard these tales before, Martin's layered and intimate approach to the material wholly transports the listener, enfolding us into the goosebump-inducing realm of ghosts."

Lily Sexton,

Splendid Torch & Sweet Lightning

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Shadow, Sound, Spectacle

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Echoes of Nature: Hampshire County

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Haunted Singles Project:

Nevermore, Headless,

Every Quiet Night

Hosts monthly Song Song Share Sessions for Nonbinary, Trans and Women Singer Songwriters at Drawing Board Brewing in Florence, MA. See Events, every second Thursday at 7 PM. Read all about it in the Daily Hampshire Gazette!
New Singles: In Fall 2024, Jess released three new singles: 'Nevermore,' 'Every Quiet Night,' and 'Headless,' each inspired by classic literature. *Special shout out: Nevermore is featured in the latest publication from Ravens Quoth Press: Evermore 4 (now available)!
Echoes of Nature: Hampshire County (Media Kit) is a collaborative project with Kim Hoff (nature essayist and poet) that merges music and poetry to inspire stewardship and inclusivity in six natural locations across Hampshire County.
Shadow, Sound, Spectacle (Media Kit), merges music and puppetry to create immersive, visual storytelling experiences. Jess is joined by collaborators: Amy J. West and Abby Hanna. Read more here: The Reminder

STREAMING PLATFORMS

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Sat, Apr 26
Art Garden's Fabulous Hilltown Draw-Around
Shelburne
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Apr 26, 2025, 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Shelburne, 51 Maple St, Shelburne Falls, MA 01370, USA
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Thu, May 08
Song Share: Nonbinary, Trans & Women Singer Songwriters
Northampton
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May 08, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Northampton, 36 Main St, Florence, MA 01062, USA
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Sat, May 10
Shadow, Sound, Spectacle @ Drawing Board Brewing
Northampton
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May 10, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Northampton, 36 Main St, Florence, MA 01062, USA
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Sun, May 18
Shadow, Sound, Spectacle: Mighty Squirrel
Waltham
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May 18, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Waltham, 411 Waverley Oaks Rd, Waltham, MA 02452, USA
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Sat, Jun 07
Echoes of Nature: Hampshire County, Clapp Memorial Library
Belchertown
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Jun 07, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Belchertown, 19 S Main St, Belchertown, MA 01007, USA
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Tue, Jun 10
Echoes of Nature: Hampshire County at Bangs Community Center
Amherst
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Jun 10, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Amherst, 70 Boltwood Walk, Amherst, MA 01002, USA
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Sat, Sep 20
Tentative: Shadow, Sound, Spectacle: Literary Monsters at Wistariahurst
Wistariahurst
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Sep 20, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Wistariahurst, 238 Cabot St, Holyoke, MA 01040, USA
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Tue, Oct 28
Shadow, Sound, Spectacle: Literary Monsters
Newton
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Oct 28, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Newton, 330 Homer St, Newton, MA 02459, USA
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ABOUT JESS MARTIN

Haunting Melodies, Literary Depth, and Theatrical Storytelling

Jess Martin, a singer-songwriter from Western Massachusetts, fuses gothic folk, punk, and modern rock with haunting melodies and poignant lyrics. Dubbed "a punk rock Joan Baez," Jess’s music explores themes of identity, transformation, and belonging, drawing literary inspiration from icons like Edgar Allan Poe and Patti Smith.

Jess’s latest single, Headless—an edgy, rebellious anthem—is part of a trio of Fall releases showcasing their ability to transform classic literary landscapes into unique auditory journeys.

Jess also bridges music and visual storytelling through Shadow, Sound, Spectacle, a puppetry and performance project. With a knack for community engagement and genre-defying innovation, Jess continues to invite misfits and dreamers into their world of sound and spectacle.