I discovered Brighton-based singer songwriter Martha Eve for this blog at the beginning of this year thanks to her philosophical lockdown track Pale Faced Moon. I was impressed with her use of imagery in her lyrics so when I saw that the EP on which the track features was out, I knew I had to give it a listen. It’s called Disposable Girl.

By Graeme Smith

Martha wrote the tracks that feature on Disposable Girl over a few years in her early twenties, capturing what is was like to be her at that time. The project started in her bedroom and that lends it a sense of intimacy that remains, even as its been refined through the production of Scoop Monty.

The EP opens with Sit Back Relax and Enjoy, an invitation if I’ve ever heard one. It’s a short introduction that leads into See You Next Week, featuring Gabbie. Opening with a dreamy minimalism, it’s a track that slowly grows with percussion and soulful pop. Martha’s vocals are the star of the show, utterly compelling and rich with authentic emotion. It’s a track that truly elevates the mundane.

Orange keeps things laidback, and has an move-inducing groove and bright, sunny lyrics. Martha’s interlude provides a raw, intimate moment before Cold tells a stripped-back, jazzy and relatable tale of a relationship on the wane. It’s a highlight. Think It Was Love keeps the mood low but there’s a sense of defiance about it too. The aforementioned Pale Faced Moon closes the album with a sense of loneliness tempered with whimsy. It’s another highlight.

Disposable Girl is a beautiful collection from a very special artist. It’s easy to see why the hype is building around her. This EP might well catapult her to wider attention. She’s certainly got mine thanks to this intimate, honest and soulful record. You can check out Disposable Girl below.