Marty I'm Afraid

@martyimafraid

゚✧ new jersey punky indie folk ✧・゚
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thank u for listening to our EP, coming to the show, and being part of the kazoo crew, it was so lovely and fun💖 diy music doesn’t happen without the support of our friends/community, so we r more grateful than u know thank u @laurenrosatomusic @unclejaysmusic and everyone in their bands for playing, it’s so sick to play w great musicians/people like u all. thank u @_bargeinntavern for hosting special shout out to the marty band @emgranolla @theadeee @asvp_serg7 @choltgrefe for making our songs and shows what they are. and ofc there’s no ep without @twinjuno 🩷 can’t forget the original martin: @melziur ❤️ we love u and @talulaspizza our reward :)))
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1 year ago
I cannot wait to have @martyimafraid back @madisonartsnj for the Come Original Showcase this Saturday!! 🚨Saturday March 28🚨 The lineup is a mix of folk rock, indie pop, alt rock, jazz, and everything in between. Grab tickets early for only $10 (link in bio)! ⚡The Bands⚡ @konner_hunter & The Pondering @martyimafraid @bloombandmusic 🛍️Vendors🛍️ Mutual Morris Coffee Collective @windowseatpress @junkyarddream.art @lumaloopscrochet 7PM | $10 ADV/ $15 DOS | BYOB | ALL AGES ➡️Embracediynj.com 🌏 Flyer art by @kaitlynbee.art #njbands #livemusic #vendors #madison #nj
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1 month ago
We’re at @embracediynj Come Original Showcase this Saturday, 3/28 7pm at @madisonartsnj Playing some new stuff, some old stuff, some borrowed stuff, some blue stuff Our multitalented angels @emgranolla of @junkyarddream.art and @theadeee of @windowseatpress will be vending as well 🫨😳 See you there 👁️ 🖼️animaton by @theadeee
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1 month ago
Did you get your tickets to next week's Come Original Showcase yet?! @madisonartsnj 🚨Saturday March 28🚨 The lineup is a mix of punky folk rock, indie pop, alt rock, jazz, and everything in between. Grab tickets early for only $10! ⚡The Bands⚡ @konner_hunter & The Pondering @martyimafraid @bloombandmusic 🛍️Vendors🛍️ mutual morris coffee collective @windowseatpress @junkyarddream.art @lumaloopscrochet $10 ADV/ $15 DOS | BYOB | ALL AGES ➡️Embracediynj.com 🌏 Flyer art by @kaitlynbee.art #njbands #livemusic #vendors #madison #nj
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2 months ago
last boygenius reel fr (might post one more tbh) new stuff is coming!!! keep ur 👁️👁️🍌
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3 months ago
love to share beautiful music from 2025 but my brain is like 🌀post reels post tiktoks post content post stories be on your phone all the time🌀 @martyimafraid @theghostofunclejoes @laurenrosatomusic @hannnnahburke @whiteeaglehalljc @xboygeniusx @phoebebridgers
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3 months ago
This was the first time I ever heard a band use a kazoo in a song and I hope it’s not the last. This is the story of Marty I’m Afraid, a New Jersey indie band shaped by friendship, loss, chaos, humor, Hudson County, SpongeBob quotes, cats, kazoos and a lot of heart. Nothing was forced. They just kept saying yes when it felt right. Don’t feel like reading? LISTEN instead 🔊 Turn the sound ON and swipe through the carousel for the full voiceover breakdown. Want the deeper dive? 📖 The full blog is live! 🧑🏼‍💻 Band lore, songwriting, NJ roots, all of it. If you’re into: • indie bands from New Jersey • harmony-heavy, folk-leaning music • DIY band stories • SpongeBob references • music that holds grief and silliness at the same time They need to be on your radar 📡 🔗 Full feature → Bio → Website → Blog 🎶 @martyimafraid #NJMusic #NJBand #SupportLocalBands
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4 months ago
Here’s what the Marties were up to in 2025!! We… •collaborated on music videos for our songs with @mortenveld_productions •recorded and released our debut EP with @twinjuno •were on the radio 3x this year!! @wfuv for The Slice, @sparetherock indie kids’ radio station in Austin, and we played live on Rider’s @tristate.tunes •CHANGED OUR LINEUP the iconic @unclejaysmusic has joined the Marty Cinematic Universe on drums and our own Harold is on guitar •HAD OUR FIRST MARTY MEATLOCKER SHOW, it’ll go down in the history books for sure •were honored to be part of the historic @theghostofunclejoes this year with our friends @laurenrosatomusic and @hannnnahburke ❤️ played some great music at sick venues and enjoyed some phenomenal performances from the best of Jersey City •honestly am definitely forgetting more what are we doing in 2026? recording new music (literally next week), releasing said music, hopefully finally making shirts, and tbh idk, a lot of cool shit. every year is full of surprises, new friends and new music and we are thankful to anyone who’s come along for the journey!
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4 months ago
had a genius time with the boys at white eagle hall two weeks ago!! thank you @rockitdocket @theghostofunclejoes for having us and @laurenrosatomusic @hannnnahburke at this incredible venue for a great cause. it was really fun putting these covers together and creating a set in homage to a band that has inspired all of our work @xboygeniusx ty to everyone who came out💖💖 more posts to come!! instagram can suck deez with this formatting bullshit we gotta post the non horizontal ones 📸: @__dacos__
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6 months ago
shrek loves @xboygeniusx as well as @whiteeaglehalljc and @theghostofunclejoes even the most basic shrek fan knows this about him 7 pm sharp on Tuesday!! be there!! thank u videographer @hannnnahburke
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6 months ago
the 👻 of uncle Joe’s presents…. Lauren, Hannah, and Marty are Afraid as @xboygeniusx 3 Jersey City acts join forces for a Halloween to remember👻💀😳🦇 catch us @petshopjc thurs 10/16 and @whiteeaglehalljc tues 10/28 stunning poster by our own @junkyarddream.art
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7 months ago
had a blast at the meatlocker, thank u @superjackattacks for having us!! shout out @advantzd @kaiser_unique @ornamentalnj @ri.connaissance for an unforgettable show & night of music, was truly smthng special we are cooking 👩🏻‍🍳🥘🍳 for u🤔👁️👁️ also look out for a halloween announcement👻 📸: @chelsmm__ & @jacobtremont
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7 months ago