Martyrs Return with the Bold and Bittersweet ‘Pin Blue Sometime’

Martyrs continue their ambitious run of single releases with Pin Blue Sometime, an evocative new track that cements their reputation for genre-defying innovation. The second of ten planned singles, it follows The View From A Memorial Bench, a song that roared with metallic intensity, by offering something altogether different. Here, the duo delivers an indie rock anthem that teeters between the raw, storytelling grit of Arab Strap and the sweeping, melancholic grandeur of Suede.

This latest offering is a striking composition, layered with unexpected sonic flourishes. Flamenco guitar and wild, untamed horns punctuate its bittersweet melodies, creating a soundscape that is both vibrant and nostalgic. At its core, Pin Blue Sometime revisits familiar figures from Luminism, the band's acclaimed 2024 album, weaving a tale of missed opportunities, small-town malaise and lingering regret. However, rather than sinking into despair, the song carries an undercurrent of hope, however faint, for a brighter tomorrow.

Originally hailing from Merthyr Tydfil in South Wales, Jon and Michael now call the Kent coast home. Their musical partnership stretches back to their teenage years, first playing together at just fifteen before reuniting years later to form Martyrs. Their work has consistently defied easy categorisation. In 2022, they released Un Diavolo In Casa, a lo-fi electronica tribute to Giallo films, before pivoting towards the shimmering post-yacht sounds of Luminism, which racked up over 100,000 streams and quickly sold out in physical form. Their previous single, The View From A Memorial Bench, despite its chaotic, clattering energy, found a home on over 100 radio stations worldwide, proving that their unconventional approach resonates far and wide.

Proudly DIY in every sense, Martyrs write, record, and release their music from the confines of their living rooms. Their influences are as eclectic as their sound, drawing inspiration from professional wrestling, Dario Argento's films, and the deep allure of cold-brew coffee. The duo thrives on unpredictability, shifting musical directions as they see fit yet always maintaining a distinctive songwriting style and a vivid, self-contained world within their music.

Accompanying Pin Blue Sometime is a music video that blends footage of their hometown of Merthyr with flashes of Super 8 film, adding a visual layer to the song’s themes of nostalgia and longing. With this release, Martyrs once again prove their ability to craft music that feels both deeply personal and strikingly universal. As they move forward with their ambitious series of singles, their journey remains as compelling as the music itself.