Bio
Lee Martin – Bio
Lee Martin is a New Zealand–based singer-songwriter celebrated for her evocative storytelling, soulful voice, and genre-blending sound. An “old soul” with a modern edge, Martin crafts songs that explore vulnerability, resilience, and the quiet complexities of the human experience.
Lee's latest single “Feel” (Feb 2026) has already reached over 100k streams across platforms with multiple 5 star reviews locally and abroad. Lee is due to release her 4th Studio album later this year!
Her previous (third) studio album, Dreamers Dawn (2024), debuted at #5 on the Official Aotearoa Music Charts and was launched with a sold-out album release show at The Piano in Christchurch, followed by a nationwide tour and widespread critical praise. Available on vinyl, Dreamers Dawn weaves together folk, indie-soul, country-soul, blues, and Americana, showcasing Martin’s ability to transcend genre while maintaining a distinct and authentic voice.
Written and recorded over nearly two years, the album emerged during a period of profound personal change. Its songs reflect emotional highs and lows, capturing themes of growth, loss, and renewal with striking honesty. Standout track “Losing Sleep” features a Welsh male choir recorded in Wales, an innovative collaboration that adds depth and scale to the album’s cinematic feel.
Martin’s earlier release Gypsy Soul (2022) debuted in the NZ Top 20, earning international radio and press attention. The lead single “What If I Die” was named Muzic.net’s Top Single of 2021, shortlisted for a New Zealand Cinematography Award, and playlisted on CMT Australia and Ditty TV USA. The album also marked a return to her South African roots, with gospel backing vocals recorded in Johannesburg.
Previous releases include
Lost Girl EP 2019
I know You're sleeping Album 2008
Influenced by artists such as Van Morrison, Leonard Cohen, Pink Floyd, and Dire Straits, Martin began classical guitar training at age nine and has been performing ever since. Known for her captivating live performances and deep connection with audiences and bandmates, Lee Martin continues to establish herself as one of New Zealand’s most compelling and emotionally resonant artists.
