{"product_id":"the-john-martyn-project-volume-two","title":"THE JOHN MARTYN PROJECT - Volume Two","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLP - Standard Edition Black Vinyl. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA premier collective of UK talent returns to celebrate the pioneering legacy of \u003cstrong\u003eJohn Martyn\u003c\/strong\u003e with a new record and high-profile live performances. \u003cstrong\u003eThe John Martyn Project\u003c\/strong\u003e is proud to announce the release of their second studio album, arriving 20 February, 2026. The launch coincides with a sold-out performance at EartH (Evolutionary Arts Hackney) in London, marking the next chapter in a definitive three-part recording odyssey honoring the legendary folk-rock innovator. What began as a one-off tribute at Camden's Jazz Cafe in 2019 has transformed into a vital, touring collective. Following a year of sold-out shows and international acclaim in 2025, the project returns this year with a deeper exploration of Martyn's vast catalog.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo reflect growing industry discomfort with major streaming platforms' policies - particularly Spotify's - the band is moving to a direct-to-fan model. Consequently, all digital sales will now be hosted exclusively on Bandcamp, and \u003cem\u003eVolume One\u003c\/em\u003e will be removed from all streaming services. Physical copies of both albums remain available through all major music retailers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRecorded at the \u003cstrong\u003eBert Jansch Studio\u003c\/strong\u003e in Frome, this second volume shifts focus from simple acoustic arrangements toward the psychedelic and electronic rawness that defined Martyn's revolutionary middle period. \"Looking back on that first night at the Jazz Cafe, we felt something electric,\" says lead vocalist \u003cstrong\u003eBlythe Pepino\u003c\/strong\u003e. \"We weren't just celebrating music; we were celebrating a shared love that binds us. We knew we had to continue this journey.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe collective features four of the UK's most distinctive voices:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlythe Pepino\u003c\/strong\u003e (Vaults, Mesadorm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKit Hawes\u003c\/strong\u003e (Seth Lakeman, Cara Dillon)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePete Josef\u003c\/strong\u003e (Roni Size, Kelis)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSam Brookes\u003c\/strong\u003e (Sunday Times 'Breaking Act')\u003cbr\u003eThe vocalists are backed by the formidable rhythm section of \u003cstrong\u003eJohn Blakeley\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eJon Short\u003c\/strong\u003e (Yola, Sheelanagig). Together, they reinvent Martyn's expansive sound for a new generation while preserving the raw emotional intimacy of the original works.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ear Trumpet Music","offers":[{"title":"LP - Vinyl","offer_id":57149117137241,"sku":"SDZ-36526","price":32.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0588\/3455\/0945\/files\/John_Martyn_Project_-_Volume_Two_-_2026.jpg?v=1769420236","url":"https:\/\/spindizzyrecords.com\/products\/the-john-martyn-project-volume-two","provider":"Spindizzy Dublin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}