Odd Marshall - Sand & Glue
“…indie rock songsmith Odd Marshall…serves up his debut album, Sand & Glue... produced by Don Kerr (Ron Sexsmith, Bahamas) and recorded with such noted players as Mike O’Brien (Zeus, Dan Mangan) and Jason Haberman (Mangan, Tim Baker). – Billboard
Singer-songwriter Odd Marshall officially arrives with his debut album Sand & Glue, a compelling exploration of life’s crossroads, inspired by a harrowing moment that sparked a return to his craft. Featuring 11 songs shaped by stories of near-misses, chance encounters, and timeless memories, Sand & Glue captures the raw, rollicking energy of Marshall’s unique journey. Produced by Canadian music mainstay Don Kerr and recorded with renowned session musicians Mike O’Brien (guitar) and Jason Haberman (bass), the album channels the gritty, authentic storytelling and heart-thumping beats that make Odd Marshall a standout.
Marshall’s life took an unexpected turn when a car accident after a snowstorm jolted him into songwriting once again. From that moment, he rediscovered his passion and slowly rebuilt his voice, resulting in Sand & Glue – an album of travels, trials, and triumphant returns.
“London,” the album’s lead single, celebrates Marshall’s musical roots in London, England, where he moved for a brief stay after film school and stayed for six years. The track is a love song to the city that shaped him. Listeners will hear the rhythm of a bustling city in its pulse, paying homage to formative years when Marshall crafted his first EP with friends he met on the Tube.
I stopped writing songs for 10 years until I flipped my truck in a snowstorm. I was fine. But I crawled out the passenger window and, while sitting in the back of a cop car, a song came on the radio and it reminded me… I used to do that. For how much I enjoy playing music now, I can’t understand how I gave it up for so long. – Odd Marshall
Sand & Glue was recorded over just a few days in January 2024 in Toronto with the guidance of producer Don Kerr. Kerr helped Marshall assemble a powerhouse team of musicians, including Carlin Nicholson and Mike Boguski for overdubs and keys, respectively. This debut album is a globe- trotting soundtrack packed with strong backbeats, infectious hooks, and memories that will resonate with audiences across borders.
Sand & Glue invites listeners into Odd Marshall’s world, taking them on a journey from bustling cityscapes to quiet reflections, with tracks that hit hard and leave a lasting mark.