Berlin-based songwriter-turned-trio Meagre Martin was founded in the summer of 2021 by African-American musician and songwriter Sarah Martin (guitar, she/her). The band quickly expanded with the addition of Federico “Freddy” Corazzini (drums, he/him) and Max Hirtz-Wolf (bass, he/him). Blending elements of lo-fi and new Americana, Meagre Martin is a project rooted in healing, weaving lyricism that redefines nostalgia and channels the transformative power of grief. Their debut album, Gut Punch (released November 2023 via Mansions and Millions), draws inspiration from shoegaze, ’90s indie, and what the band refers to it as “faux country.” The result is a sound that juxtaposes ethereal, light soundscapes with lyrics of raw vulnerability and emotional depth. After performing at 55 festivals and shows worldwide this year—including Reeperbahn Festival, Pop Montreal, and Pitchfork London—the band is gearing up to release a new EP in February 2025 and will headline their biggest show yet in Berlin.