Jon Martin captures the essence of “Bittersweet Optimism,” a balancing act between Alt-Americana or Chamber Pop. An artist, songwriter, and producer, Jon's most recent self-produced album, “This Could Be Our Year,” was named one of the “10 Best Local Releases of 2022” by the Edmonton Journal. Recorded in Canada and remotely with musicians from seven different countries around the world, the album was written, produced, and mixed Jon Martin, with the exception of the lead single, “Simple Things,” which was mixed by 8-time Grammy-winning engineer Michael Brauer (Coldplay, My Morning Jacket, Grizzly Bear). The album was jury selected and included the Edmonton Public Library's Capital City Records collection in 2024. He has been performing regionally, solo, and with his band Jon Martin and Lovers, with a new album coming summer 2024. Originally from southern Alberta, Jon has performed extensively across Western Canada. He has released 6 full-length albums under various monikers, achieving various levels of success, including airplay on CBC Radio One. While earning his Masters's and Bachelor degrees in music, he operated a recording studio in Lethbridge, producing records for other artists, before relocating to Edmonton in early 2021. Jon continues to produce and mix records from his home studio and pursue his international collaborative approach to record-making, first utilized on 2022's “This Could Be Our Year.” He is currently completing a new full-length album, slated for release in 2024.