Former downhere frontman releases first solo record
NASHVILLE, TN—The lead singer of acclaimed Christian rock band downhere has released his solo debut.
Marc Martel released The Prelude EP this past January. Consisting of five upbeat, pop-rock songs, Martel recorded the EP prior to downhere announcing its hiatus last August.
In the biography on his official Facebook page, Martel says that with his music, he wants to make a connection with his audience.
"There is always time for exploring new soundscapes and interesting arrangements… but the song has to connect with people or there's not much point to it," he says. "I'm really trying to stay in that magic equilibrium now as I write, the union of intriguing artistry combined with strong human connection."
In addition to promoting the EP, Martel is currently touring as a singer for the Queen Extravaganza, the official Queen tribute show. It's a gig he earned due to his similar vocal style as legendary Queen frontman Freddie Mercury.
"I don't think I've done a show in the last five or six years where five to 10 people haven't come up to me and said, 'Hey, anyone ever tell you that you sound like Queen?' or 'that guy from Queen' or 'Eddie Mercury,'" Martel says. "In the list of great rock singers, he is considered one of the best if not the best and it's always just a huge compliment when people tell that to me."
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