Jason Martin (musician)

Jason Martin
Born (1973-12-17) December 17, 1973
Occupations
  • Singer
  • guitarist
  • drummer
Years active1993–present
Musical career
Genres
InstrumentsVocals, guitar, drums
Member ofStarflyer 59

Jason Martin (born December 17, 1973)[2] is an American musician from Southern California. He is best known as band frontman and founding member of alternative rock band Starflyer 59, being one of the first bands to sign with Tooth & Nail Records.[3] As well as making music and touring, Martin also runs a business as a truck driver, which he took over from his father.[4]

Martin's style of music has been dubbed "shoegazing", a word used originally in reference to the distorted electric guitar reminiscent of British bands in the late '80s and early '90s. Martin has also been a member of several side project bands, including Bon Voyage, The Pony Express, The Brothers Martin and Neon Horse.[5]

Martin is the only member of Starflyer 59 who has played on every one of the band's albums.[3] Earlier in his life he played with his brother, Ronnie Martin, in the synthpop based Dance House Children.[6] Martin and Ronnie reunited in the studio in 2006 to record The Brothers Martin, combining both of the current styles from Starflyer 59 and Joy Electric. The CD was released January 23, 2007. He released a new shoegaze project, Low & Behold (released October 31, 2015), with Ryan Clark of Demon Hunter on Northern Records.

In 2008, Martin stated that the lifetime average sales of Starflyer 59 albums were approximately 10,000 copies each, with earlier albums getting more sales. As of 2003, his favorite written song was "Give Up the War" from 2001 studio album Leave Here a Stranger.[7] His favourite studio album as of 2008 was The Fashion Focus, with his least favorite being Silver.[8] Martin's favorite song to play live is "Play the C Chord," from 1999 studio album Everybody Makes Mistakes.[9]

Personal life

Martin is a Reformed Christian,[7] and he dedicates "All praise and glory to Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior"[a] in the liner notes of all his albums. Discussing the topic of lyrics with World, he claims that his "faith in Christ is very important ... but I don't want to shove the Lord's name into a song to appear 'spiritual.' In a way, to me, that would be taking His name in vain."[11]

Bands

Notes

  1. ↑ For example, in the liner notes for 2024 studio album Lust for Gold.[10]

References

  1. ↑ Jones, Brandon (April 14, 2019). "Jason Martin of Starflyer 59". Indie Vision Music. Archived from the original on November 4, 2025. Retrieved November 4, 2025.
  2. ↑ "Pacifirecords – PAC-006 Major Awards: A Tribute To Starflyer 59 turns 3 years old today!!!". Instagram. Retrieved January 22, 2026.
  3. 1 2 Dean, Nick (2005-05-07). "A Decade Under the Influence". Aural Minority. Archived from the original on 2007-09-27. Retrieved 2007-02-22.
  4. ↑ Zanger, Josh (June 2005). "'Shoegazing' Truck Driver Explores Occupational Duality". Chicago Inner View. Archived from the original on 2011-07-08. Retrieved 2007-02-22.
  5. ↑ Neon Horse on ASCAP
  6. ↑ "Cornerstone Magazine :: Starflyer 59 - an interview with Jason Martin". Archived from the original on 2006-04-24. Retrieved 2006-04-13.
  7. 1 2 Cloud, Jeff; Martin, Jason (2003). "Q&A with Jason Martin". Velvet Blue Music. Archived from the original on June 8, 2003. Retrieved August 23, 2026.
  8. ↑ "Q&A Session Vol VI". SF59Fans.com. September 25, 2008. Archived from the original on April 22, 2016. Retrieved January 22, 2026.
  9. ↑ "Interview with Starflyer 59". Brax the Alien Rocker. January 20, 2010. Archived from the original on August 10, 2016. Retrieved January 22, 2026.
  10. ↑ Lust for Gold (CD liner notes). Starflyer 59. Velvet Blue Music. 2024. VBM235.
  11. ↑ Orteza, Arsenio (August 15, 2024). "Starflyer 59's echoes of yesterday". World. Archived from the original on May 24, 2025. Retrieved May 24, 2025.
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