Local singer-songwriter Martyna has come up trumps with her debut EP Spark, a five track easy ride through self-penned numbers that are incredibly sweet and easy on the ear, and showcase bubbling potential while giving that Sunday morning feeling.
Wrapped in piano and strings, the disc demonstrates a voice that can deliver, and the chilled manner makes it an inoffensive accompaniment, wherever, whenever.
Spark doesn't have any duff numbers, but it does have a couple of real gems namely the opener Heroes and The State of My Heart. On more than one occasion, Martynas work gives musical nod to Grammy Award winner Paula Cole..Whether intentional or not, the lass- who admits influence from artists including Joan Armatrading and Ani Difranco has made a CD that oozes promise, and is a good basis from which to flourish. I guess that means we like it.