“[Martin’s albums] celebrate the best of humanity; love, innocence, joy, empathy and the wonder of existence itself. It’s the kind of music that can bring tears to your eyes from marveling at all the beauty in the world.”
Walter Martin is a songwriter and the creator and host of the Walter Martin Radio Hour, a weekly program exploring the odd, beautiful corners of popular music through stories, deep listening, and selections from his record collection.
Martin first became known as a founding member of Jonathan Fire*Eater and The Walkmen before beginning a solo career in 2014. He has released seven solo albums, collaborated with artists including Karen O, Matt Berninger, Alec Ounsworth, and Phoebe Bridgers, and written music for film, television, and advertising. His work includes the Golden Globe-winning animated film Missing Link and advertising campaigns recognized with a Clio Award and a Cannes Lions Award for clients including Apple, Google, Facebook, and TikTok.
WALTER MARTIN RADIO HOUR
Walter Martin Radio Hour is a weekly journey through the odd, beautiful corners of popular music.
Every week Walt digs through his record collection to tell stories about the strange, beautiful history of popular music—from The Beatles and Bob Dylan to obscure early rock ‘n’roll 45, 50s Caribbean records, forgotten songwriters and accidental masterpieces.
12k weekly listeners. 100+ episodes. Start anywhere.