The Simpletons release debut EP “Trampling Roses”
“The Simpletons are a reformation of an alternative Dallas-based band from the early 1990s. Originally formed by Australian Nathan Fynn, The Simpletons relied on innovative chord structure, driving creative melodies. In 2021, Nathan and Brian McMurtry renewed their musical friendship, writing the first Simpletons compositions in three decades. The Simpletons are produced by Marty Willson-Piper.”
Words and Music by Nathan Fynn and Brian McMurtry Vocals by Nathan Fynn and Brian McMurtry
Produced by Marty Willson-Piper
Guitars/Keyboards by Brian McMurtry
Lead Guitar by Josiah Mitchell
Drums by Glenn Welman
By Light of Day release debut LP “Beneath the Starry Skies”
“By Light of Day is an Evansville, Indiana-based Alternative/Indie Rock band with a vintage vibe. 12-string jangly guitars fuse with snarling rock guitars in complex, layered colors on the musical canvas.”
Produced by MARTY WILLSON-PIPER
Written and Recorded by BRIAN MCMURTRY Mixing/Digital Mastering by MARCELO MASCETTI, Limonhero Studio, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Analog Mastering by ADAM BOOSE, Cauliflower Audio, Cleveland, Ohio
Lyrics and Music by BRIAN MCMURTRY, except Undone, co-written with NATHAN GALLETLY
Afridi/Willson-Piper release debut LP “In the End, the Birds Will Sing”
Ahad Afridi - vocals, guitar
Marty Willson-Piper - guitars, bass, backing vocals
Olivia Willson-Piper - backing vocals, strings
Dare Mason - backing vocals
Eddie John - drums
Produced by Marty Willson-Piper & Dare Mason
Engineered and mixed by Dare Mason
All songs written by Ahad Afridi
Arktik Lake release debut EP “Shimmer”
"Cinematic pop-rock that is at once evocative and accessible" - American Songwriter Magazine
Marty Willson-Piper – electric, acoustic and 12 string guitars, vocals
Tony Rumble – electric and acoustic guitars
Olivia Willson-Piper – backing vocals
Dare Mason – keyboards, backing vocals
John Cobbin – guitars
DC – bass, keyboards
Nigel Macara – drums
Arrangements by Tony Rumble
Additional Arrangement by DC, Marty Willson-Piper, and Dare Mason
All songs written by Tony Rumble
Space Summit release debut LP “Life This Way”
Space Summit's music was conceived in cyberspace – and was recorded in America, Borneo, Sweden and the UK. The music created on Space Summit’s debut album by Jed Bonniwell and Marty Willson-Piper is simultaneously modern and classic dream-pop – the subtle shading of dark and light with layered, sonic textures on every track.
This album is one of the fascinating results of Marty’s Sessioneer Series, where he works with discovered collaborators from around the globe on new musical ideas. Space Summit started as discussions around music and guitar technique in 2013 and eventually flourished into songwriting and musical collaboration. Marty would provide some musical sketches, chords or riffs – Jed would then add lyrics and additional musical ideas.
Aura Zorba releases “Glitter Days Are Gone”
“Marty, in a producer’s role, was able to identify the strongest of Aura’s original home demos. Once tracking was completed, Marty would then suggest edits, instrumentation, and harmonies.”
“Going into the studio after working with Marty felt like I had a new arsenal of tricks and ways to approach making the record.” - Aura Zorba
Written, arranged, performed, produced, and lyrics by Aura Zorba
Mixed by Corey Gehrich and Aura Zorba
Recorded at Sisterly Silence
Engineering and post-production by Corey Gehrich
Mastered by Adam Gonsalves at Telegraph Mastering
in Portland, OR, USA
Musical guidance by Marty Willson-Piper
Artwork by Sam Gehrke