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| origin = [[Bellshill]], Scotland
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| genre = [[Indie rock]]
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| years_active = 2004–present
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| associated_acts = [[De Rosa]]<br />Henry & Fleetwood
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'''Martin John Henry''' is a songwriter from [[Bellshill]] in [[Lanarkshire]], Scotland. Henry is noted for his success as the frontman of the rock band [[De Rosa (band)|De Rosa]],<ref>{{cite web|last=Watt|first=Thom|title=The Scotch Snap: Martin John Henry finds some Breathing Space|url=http://entertainment.stv.tv/music/273336-the-scotch-snap-martin-john-henry-finds-some-breathing-space/|work=STV website|accessdate=23 May 2013|date=5 October 2011}}</ref> who released several albums, singles and other recordings on Glasgow’s influential independent label Chemikal Underground. De Rosa's music has been critically lauded and championed by [[John Peel]] and [[Steve Lamacq]]. Sound-Scotland recently praised Henry as "...one of Scotland's finest songwriters"<ref>{{cite web | author= Sound Scotland | title=Martin John Henry |date= 2009-09-11 |url=http://www.sound-scotland.co.uk/site/2009/artists/MartinJohnHenry.htm | publisher=sound-scotland.co.uk }}</ref> Henry has written, recorded and played with many of Scotland’s finest musicians, including Barry Burns (Mogwai), Robert Johnston (Life Without Buildings), [[King Creosote]] and [[Malcolm Middleton]]. As a solo artist, Henry contributed a track to MOJO Magazine’s ‘Abbey Road Now!’ CD in October 2009 and has played numerous shows including SOUNDS Festival, Tigerfest and Glasgow’s Merchant City Festival.
'''Martin John Henry''' is a songwriter from [[Bellshill]] in [[Lanarkshire]], Scotland. Henry is noted for his success as the frontman of the rock band [[De Rosa (band)|De Rosa]],<ref>{{cite web|last=Watt|first=Thom|title=The Scotch Snap: Martin John Henry finds some Breathing Space|url=http://entertainment.stv.tv/music/273336-the-scotch-snap-martin-john-henry-finds-some-breathing-space/|work=STV website|accessdate=23 May 2013|date=5 October 2011}}</ref> who released several albums, singles and other recordings on Glasgow’s influential independent label Chemikal Underground. De Rosa's music has been critically lauded and championed by [[John Peel]] and [[Steve Lamacq]]. Sound-Scotland recently praised Henry as "...one of Scotland's finest songwriters"<ref>{{cite web | author= Sound Scotland | title=Martin John Henry |date= 2009-09-11 |url=http://www.sound-scotland.co.uk/site/2009/artists/MartinJohnHenry.htm | publisher=sound-scotland.co.uk }}</ref> Henry has written, recorded and played with many of Scotland’s finest musicians, including Barry Burns (Mogwai), Robert Johnston (Life Without Buildings), [[King Creosote]] and [[Malcolm Middleton]]. As a solo artist, Henry contributed a track to MOJO Magazine’s ‘Abbey Road Now!’ CD in October 2009 and has played numerous shows including SOUNDS Festival, Tigerfest and Glasgow’s Merchant City Festival.


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Revision as of 14:39, 27 January 2016

Martin John Henry
OriginBellshill, Scotland
GenresIndie rock
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar, organ, keyboard, accordion
Years active2004–present
LabelsGargleblast_Records
Rock Action Records
Websitemartinjohnhenry.bandcamp.com

Martin John Henry is a songwriter from Bellshill in Lanarkshire, Scotland. Henry is noted for his success as the frontman of the rock band De Rosa,[1] who released several albums, singles and other recordings on Glasgow’s influential independent label Chemikal Underground. De Rosa's music has been critically lauded and championed by John Peel and Steve Lamacq. Sound-Scotland recently praised Henry as "...one of Scotland's finest songwriters"[2] Henry has written, recorded and played with many of Scotland’s finest musicians, including Barry Burns (Mogwai), Robert Johnston (Life Without Buildings), King Creosote and Malcolm Middleton. As a solo artist, Henry contributed a track to MOJO Magazine’s ‘Abbey Road Now!’ CD in October 2009 and has played numerous shows including SOUNDS Festival, Tigerfest and Glasgow’s Merchant City Festival.

The Other Half of Everything

Henry's first solo album The Other Half of Everything was released in the UK on 10 October 2011 on Gargleblast Records. The Glasgow Herald praised it for the "pop pulse" mixed in with the more left field elements, and compared him to Arab Strap, King Creosote, and Twilight Sad.[3] The List gave it 4/5, calling it "impressive" and "thoughtful".[4] The Skinny called it "marvellous stuff", praising both the songwriting and the touches of electronica.[5] Journalist and critic Andrew Collins named it number 27 in his best albums of 2011.[6]


On The Forest Floor EP

In 2015, Henry released On The Forest Floor as a collaboration with Gillian Fleetwood (State Broadcasters), under the guise of Henry & Fleetwood. The EP consists of four tracks. The EP received positive reviews, with Get Around Glasgow noting they are "...two fantastic vocalists, who also happen to be rather handy at making simple yet moving music"[7]

References

  1. ^ Watt, Thom (5 October 2011). "The Scotch Snap: Martin John Henry finds some Breathing Space". STV website. Retrieved 23 May 2013.
  2. ^ Sound Scotland (11 September 2009). "Martin John Henry". sound-scotland.co.uk.
  3. ^ Guthrie, Sean (9 October 2011). "Martin John Henry: The Other Half Of Everything (Gargleblast Records)". Glasgow Herald. Retrieved 23 May 2013.
  4. ^ Drever, Ryan (28 October 2011). "Martin John Henry - The Other Half of Everything". The List.
  5. ^ Carle, Darren (22 September 2011). "Martin John Henry – The Other Half of Everything". The Skinny. Retrieved 23 May 2013.
  6. ^ Collins, Andrew (22 December 2011). "2011: on a mission". Where Did It All Go Right?. Retrieved 23 May 2013.
  7. ^ "getaroundglasgow.co.uk » Henry & Fleetwood Will Get You On The Floor". getaroundglasgow.co.uk. Retrieved 27 January 2016.
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