Las Mar Don't Read Everything You Believe

Eclectic Melbourne musician Nick Martyn has finally lifted the veil on his long awaited LP Don't Read Everything You Believe, the artist's second album to be released under his creative guise Las Mar. Funnelling a broad range of influences into a cohesive and singular body of work, Las Mar's sophomore record is his most expansive yet. Don't Read Everything You Believe explores the full range of Martyn's extensive repertoire as a seasoned stalwart amongst the Melbourne music scene through his own distinct voice. 

A post genre tour de force that dares to be different, Don't Read Everything You Believe is influenced equally by experimental electronica as by ethno-musical field recordings or indie rock bands such as Dirty Projectors. From eccentric, hi-energy instrumentals (Killbot Quartz) to psychedelic funk outs (Something That I Know) to tender, singer- songwriter moments (Reason Child), the record somehow maintains a unified concept despite extreme dynamism and multi-varied influences.

For this album Martyn sourced a range of instruments (including a bespoke fretted cello by instrument designer Taylor Crawford) recording them in various bedroom studios across Melbourne from 2016-2019, culminating in nine tracks of wizardry and sonic experimentation like no other. His second full length offering follows on from 2016's Euphemist, fully cementing Las Mar's reputation as a highly unique and adventurous musician, songwriter and producer.