Martin Schofield

‘I’m With The Singer' is the debut release and brainchild of prominent South African guitarist / songwriter Martin Schofield (WONDERboom / Martin Rocka and The Sick Shop). Looking for a creative challenge during COVID lockdowns Schofield formulated the idea of creating and recording new music as an uninhibited, collaborative effort.

Schofield explains that “you make music with people and the notes come after. The songs that arrived were genuine and in the moment, then mined and 'taken to town'. Guitars were the primary instrument of inspiration and translation but it was the idea of just making some music together that excited everyone involved. Particularly during the darkest moments of COVID."

The resulting album ‘I’m With The Singer' is an expansive, unfettered panorama featuring a coruscating line-up of iconic South African musicians ranging from SAMA nominated singer and guitarist Sannie Fox, iconic frontman Cito (WONDERboom), Black Cat Bones guitarist / songwriter Andre Kriel, Prime Circle guitarist Dirk Bosschoff, fretboard magician Nic Rush, lapsteel guru Richard Bruyns, Paul Hodgson guitarist for Platinum selling band The Parlotones, SAMA winning musician Jacques Moolman (Shadowclub) to legendary guitar hero Theo Crous (Springbok Nude Girls) and session giant Robin Gallagher.