Former Gene Frontman Martin Rossiter Announces UK Live Dates - Tickets On Sale Now
Tuesday, 16 October 2012
Written by Jon Stickler
Martin Rossiter, noted for being the lead singer of the British indie band Gene, has announced three live dates for November.
As well as currently writing and recording solo material, Martin is also a member of the band Call Me Jolene. Martin Rossiter will release his debut solo album 'The Defenestration Of St. Martin' on Monday 26th November 2012. It is available to pre-order now through the fan funded music site PledgeMusic here.
Here's a short message from Martin: "I’ve wanted to make this album for years. Ten beautiful songs, secular hymns, piano and voice – nothing to detract or distract from the melody and the words. Some of these words will undoubtedly make you cry. The melodies will turn to flesh the most calcified heart. For those of you with a chipper disposition you’re clearly here in error. However, while I have your attention, there may be the odd moment for you.
The album is already recorded, it is beautiful and I’ll fight anyone who says otherwise. Now we just need to make some actual copies of it and let the world know it exists. I’ve tried to price everything as fairly as possible and although I was tempted to offer a ‘Wrestle with Martin’ for £1000, I understand that we all have shallow pockets at the moment.
I have personally been involved in the design and creation of every item available and I’m proud and happy to put my name to them all.
Finally I’m delighted that 1% of the all of the money raised will go to the League Against Cruel Sports. They work tirelessly giving a voice to the voiceless. After we’ve covered all of our costs we will up the pledge to them to 3% of profits.
'The Defenestration of St Martin' tracklisting is as follows:
1. Three Points on a Compass
2. I Want To Choose When I Sleep Alone
3. No One Left To Blame
4. Sing It Loud
5. Where There Are Pixels
6. I Must Be Jesus
7. My Heart’s Designed for Pumping Blood
8. Drop Anchor
9. Darling Sorrow
10. Let the Waves Carry You
Martin will support the release of 'The Defenestration Of St. Martin' with three live shows in November. Catch him in Manchester, London and Portsmouth.
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As well as currently writing and recording solo material, Martin is also a member of the band Call Me Jolene. Martin Rossiter will release his debut solo album 'The Defenestration Of St. Martin' on Monday 26th November 2012. It is available to pre-order now through the fan funded music site PledgeMusic 
