Laura J Martin hails from the suburbs of Liverpool with influences that ricochet between Serge Gainsbourg, Wu Tang Clan, David Bowie and Herbie Mann. Armed with flute, mandolin and loop station, she sings over her loops and beats, songs inspired by Japanese folkore to real life sentiments and characters.

Whilst living in Japan in 2006, she was invited to take part in the Brownswood artists ‘Soil & Pimp’ sessions in Tokyo. On return to Britain, Laura joined Kidkanevil’s show performing at venues across Britain and Europe. She also appeared in several of his recordings including Kranium Rock.

Laura’s first single Dokidoki was released with First Word Records in 2009 on download and 7” vinyl with a remix by Kidkanevil on the B side. 2009 also saw Laura’s remix of Alice Russell’s Lights Went Out feature on Russell’s remix album and on the 7” single alongside DJ Vadim’s remix. She also joined Russell on her British tour and has warmed up the stage for artists Little Dragon and Portico Quartet.

Throughout the summer period, Laura played The Big Chill, Greenman and Soundwave festivals. Dokidoki received airplays on Radio 6’s Tom Robinson show and her track What If King was featured in the London Collective ‘One Taste’ compilation. Laura’s music has been featured in adverts for Tang and Vodafone.

Most recently, Laura has collaborated with Buck 65 to produce a track which will be out later this year and will be releasing her new single The Hangman Tree in early 2010.