Please Don't Take Me Back

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Since forming in 2011, English band Martha have delivered intense emotional and political viewpoints wrapped in buzzy melodic punk hooks, driving home thoughtful, literary perspectives with musical accompaniment that feels custom designed for gleeful abandon.

Durham, England indie pop punk band Martha are a testament to consistency. They have a steadfast formula and haven’t drifted too far from it in their 10 years as a band, though they’ve released a trio of excellent power pop records along the way.

A passing listen to a musical interlude from Martha’s latest album may well transport you to a practice space in Pennsylvania, where bands such as The